The National Democratic Congress on Saturday held its regional executive elections.

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The election of the regional executives paves the way for the party's national executive conference and the presidential race.

In Greater Accra, Ade Coker retained his seat, which will see him serve as regional chairman for the third time.

Former Deputy Youth and Sports Minister, Joseph Yamin, who was widely tipped to win in Ashanti region, lost to Nana Akwasi.

Another highlight of the election was the defeat of former Transport Minister  Dzifa Attivor in the chairmanship race of the NDC's stronghold, Volta Region. She lost to Gyapong Kodjo.

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Other elected chairpersons include E.K.T Addo, Central region, Nana Toku, Western region, Jowak, Easter region, Nyamekye Marfo, Brong Ahafo region, Ibrahim Mobila, Northern region.

The rest are Bolnaba, Upper East and Abdul Nasir, Upper West.