Ghanaians React As NDC Makes Decision About The Upcoming Constituency Elections

According to a report by JoyNews today being Friday, October 23, 2026, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced a decision to prohibit tally voting for eight positions in its constituency-level elections, introducing a change expected to influence how party executives are elected across the country.

The decision means that the party will not allow the use of tally voting in the election of individuals to the eight affected positions during the constituency elections. The move is part of the party’s arrangements for conducting its internal electoral activities and ensuring that the process follows the approved guidelines.

The NDC, one of Ghana’s major political parties, regularly organises internal elections to select executives responsible for managing its affairs at the constituency, regional and national levels. These elections are important because they determine the individuals who will lead the party’s grassroots structures and coordinate political activities in their respective areas.

Constituency executives play a significant role in mobilising supporters, strengthening party structures and preparing members for future electoral contests. Consequently, any changes to the voting procedures used in selecting these executives are likely to attract attention from party members and political observers.

The ban on tally voting for the eight positions is expected to require delegates and other relevant participants to comply with the voting procedures approved by the party for the elections. Members seeking the affected positions will also be expected to follow the rules established by the party’s leadership.

The development comes as political parties continue to pay attention to their internal electoral processes ahead of future political contests. For the NDC, selecting constituency executives through the approved procedures remains an important part of maintaining its organisational structure and strengthening its presence at the grassroots level.

Party members and aspirants will be expected to familiarise themselves with the new directive to avoid confusion during the elections. The implementation of the decision will therefore be important in ensuring that the constituency-level electoral process proceeds according to the party’s established rules and regulations.

See some of the reactions from Ghanaians below.

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