The Constituency elections of National Democratic Congress (NDC) was concluded in several Constituencies in Upper West Region with the exception of two Constituencies which are, Lawra Constituency and Nandom Constituency.

The position of Communication Officer was strictly contested and two aspirants obtained same number of votes prompting for a reelection which is yet to take place.

Meanwhile, the Position of Women’s Organizer for Nandom Constituency is yet to be settled on, there shall be a Rerun of the Position on Thursday, 12th November 2026 according Mr. Ishmael Dibkuu, Upper West Regional Director of Elections (NDC).

List of Aspirants and Votes (Lawra)

Simon Dery – 230
Jacob Saaware – 82
Roger Dery – 77
Titus Maakuu – 201
Stephen Gandaanuo – 230

Mr. Simon Dery polled 230 votes, same as Mr. Stephen Gandaanuo who also polled 230 votes.

The issue was referred to The NDC Headquarters with assurance that feedback on the way forward will be made available on 2nd November 2026.

No arrangements are made public on way forward for a rerun of the elections.

Regional Election Outcomes

The situation shall affect the outcome of the regional elections in the state where a vote is needed to make a difference in some positions.

The Regional Executive list shall runs short of A Delegate from Lawra in the position of Regional Communication Officer till A rerun is concluded.

Some close sources attributed the delay on cost of rerun pointing to moving delegates from various locations for decision making purposes.

According to the Constitution of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), if two candidates obtain the exact same number of votes in an election, a tie-breaker rule applies:

Another ballot must be held: The constitution states that “Where at any ballot between two candidates the votes are equal, another ballot shall be held.”

This means that the party will conduct a re-run or a second round of voting specifically between those two tied aspirants to break the deadlock and determine the ultimate winner.

Source: Upper West Media App