A total of 121 aspirants have successfully submitted their nomination forms to contest various positions in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2026 national executive elections.
The number represents candidates who completed the nomination submission process out of the 138 individuals who initially picked nomination forms when the exercise opened on October 20 and 21, 2026.
The spokesperson for the NDC Elections Committee, Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday, November 9, following the closure of the three-day nomination submission exercise at the party’s national headquarters in Accra.
According to Dr Otokunor, aspirants were required to obtain endorsements from party members in good standing, including nominations supported by 160 party members nationwide, as part of the requirements for contesting the elections.
He explained that all submitted nomination forms would undergo examination by the party’s vetting committee to establish whether the candidates meet the necessary eligibility requirements.
Four Aspirants Contest NDC National Chairman Position
For the position of NDC National Chairman, four aspirants successfully submitted their nomination forms out of the five individuals who initially expressed interest in the position.
The candidates are incumbent National Vice Chairman Sofo Azorka, former Finance Minister Akwasi Oppong-Fosu, Nii Armah Ashitey and former Deputy Transport Minister Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye.
Former NDC National Chairman Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, who initially picked nomination forms, failed to submit his completed documents before the deadline.
Meanwhile, the National Vice Chairman position has attracted 17 aspirants who successfully completed the nomination process.
Fifi Kwetey, Joseph Yammin and Ako-Gunn Go Unopposed
Three prominent NDC national executive positions currently have only one aspirant each, making the incumbents unopposed candidates subject to successful vetting.
They include Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, who is seeking to retain the position of National General Secretary; Joseph Yammin, the sole aspirant for National Organiser; and Godwin Ako-Gunn, who is the only candidate for National Communications Officer.
Dr Otokunor explained that the three aspirants would be considered elected after completing the required voting and certification procedures, provided they receive clearance from the party’s vetting committee.
48 Aspirants Contest Five NDC Executive Committee Positions
The National Executive Committee membership position has attracted the highest number of candidates, with 48 aspirants successfully submitting their nomination forms for the five available positions.
The development highlights the level of competition among party members seeking representation in the NDC’s national leadership structure.
NDC Announces November 11 and 12 Vetting Schedule
The party’s vetting committee is scheduled to examine the aspirants on Wednesday, November 11, and Thursday, November 12, 2026.
The first day’s exercise will cover candidates contesting the positions of National Chairman, National Vice Chairman, General Secretary, National Organiser, National Communications Officer, National Youth Organiser, National Women’s Organiser, Deputy National Youth Organiser and Deputy National Women’s Organiser.
On Thursday, November 12, the committee will vet aspirants for Deputy General Secretary, Deputy National Organiser, Deputy National Communications Officer, National Zongo Caucus Coordinator and National Executive Committee membership.
Dr Otokunor has urged all aspirants to strictly observe the scheduled vetting arrangements to prevent overcrowding and ensure an orderly and efficient exercise.
Candidates who successfully pass the vetting process will receive clearance to begin their campaigns ahead of the national executive elections.
NDC Announces December 2026 National Executive Elections
As part of the party’s electoral calendar, the NDC National Youth Wing elections are scheduled for December 13, while the National Women’s Wing elections will take place on December 14, 2026.
The main national executive elections will be held on December 19 during the party’s Ninth Delegates Congress.
Dr Otokunor also expressed appreciation to media organisations for their coverage of the NDC’s ongoing reorganisation process, including the branch and constituency-level elections.
He called for continued media support as the party prepares for the remaining stages of its 2026 internal elections.
The nomination exercise marks another important stage in the NDC’s preparations to elect its national leadership and strengthen its organisational structures ahead of future political activities.
Source: newsthemegh.com