Richard Yermoh has been elected Deputy Regional Youth Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Eastern Region after securing 31 votes in the party’s regional youth elections on Thursday November 13, 2026 at Mpraeso.
Yermoh emerged second victor after polling 31 votes to defeat two other contenders; Foli Dakpo Atigah, current Eastern Regional YEA Director, who obtained 29 votes, with Peter Aye securing 16 votes. His main contender, Alexander Osei Bonsu emerged as the 1st Regional Deputy Youth Organizer with 48 votes. The election recorded a total of 114 valid votes, with two absent voters.
His election follows a campaign that placed emphasis on strengthening grassroots mobilisation, restructuring constituency youth organisations and improving the NDC’s electoral prospects across the Eastern Region.
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Speaking after his election, Yermoh expressed appreciation to delegates for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to work towards building a more organised and responsive regional youth wing.
“This victory is not just about an individual; it is a responsibility to the thousands of young people who believe in a more organised, inclusive and effective youth front. My commitment is to work with everyone to strengthen our structures and advance the interests of the party,” he said.
On youth welfare, Yermoh said the well-being and welfare of constituency youth organisers remained a central priority of his agenda, explaining that his commitment to the issue informed his pledge of GH¢100,000 as seed funding towards youth organisers’ welfare.
“The welfare of our youth organisers is of paramount importance to me. I believe that those who dedicate their time and resources to organising and strengthening the party at the grassroots deserve attention and support. That is why I made a seed commitment of GH¢100,000 towards advancing their welfare,” he stated.
During his campaign, Yermoh advocated sustained youth mobilisation beyond election periods, arguing that the party’s grassroots structures must remain active and functional throughout the political cycle.
He also identified reclaiming parliamentary seats lost by the NDC and consolidating existing seats as key priorities, stressing the need for stronger constituency-level organisation and effective coordination between regional and constituency executives.
“We cannot afford to mobilise our young people only when elections are approaching. We must build structures that work every day, engage our members consistently and prepare strategically for the next electoral contest,” he added.
Yermoh’s election is expected to usher in a new phase of leadership within the regional youth wing of his party, with expectations that his campaign proposals will be translated into practical programmes to strengthen his party’s organisation and youth participation.
He is expected to work with the Regional Youth Organizer and other regional executives to coordinate youth activities, strengthen constituency structures and contribute to the NDC’s broader organisational objectives in the Eastern Region.
He faces stiff opposition against the Regional Youth bloc of the New Patriotic Party.