NDC closes nominations for 2026 national executive elections

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has closed the collection of nomination forms for its 2026 National Executive Elections, with 137 prospective aspirants picking forms to contest 14 positions.

The exercise ended at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, paving the way for the next phase of electoral activities towards the party’s 11th National Delegates Congress, where national officers will be elected.

According to a statement issued by the party’s Congress Elections Committee spokesperson, Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, the aspirants are expected to complete their nomination forms, pay the required filing fees and secure the necessary endorsements within 14 days.

The National Vice Chairman position recorded the highest number of aspirants among the key national offices, with 19 people picking forms. This was followed by Deputy National Organiser, which attracted 14 aspirants, while 11 people picked forms to contest for Deputy General Secretary.

Five aspirants picked forms for National Chairman, while two each expressed interest in the positions of General Secretary, National Communications Officer and National Women Organiser.

The National Youth Organiser position attracted four aspirants, with six picking forms for Deputy National Youth Organiser. Four people also picked forms for Deputy National Women Organiser, while seven each are seeking to contest for National Zongo Caucus Coordinator and Deputy National Communications Officer.

The National Organiser position recorded one aspirant, while 53 prospective candidates picked forms to contest for membership of the National Executive Committee.

The committee said the filing of completed nomination forms would take place from Saturday, November 7, to Monday, November 9, 2026, at the party’s national headquarters in Adabraka, Accra.

The process is being conducted in accordance with Sections 10 and 15 of the NDC’s 2026 Guidelines for the Conduct of the National Congress.

The completion of nominations and subsequent filing process will set the stage for the party’s national executive elections as it prepares for its 11th National Delegates Congress.

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