The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially closed nominations for its 2026 National Executive Elections, with 137 prospective aspirants picking forms to contest 14 national leadership positions.
The nomination process ended at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, according to a statement signed by Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, Spokesperson for the NDC Congress Elections Committee.
Breakdown of NDC National Executive Aspirants
The figures released by the party show that five aspirants are seeking the National Chairman position, while 19 have picked forms to contest for National Vice Chairman. Two prospective candidates are vying for General Secretary, with 11 seeking the Deputy General Secretary position.
For the other positions, one aspirant picked forms for National Organiser, while 14 are contesting for Deputy National Organiser. Two applicants are seeking National Communication Officer, and seven are aiming for Deputy National Communication Officer.
The National Women Organiser position has attracted two prospective candidates, while four picked forms for Deputy National Women Organiser. Four aspirants are seeking National Youth Organiser, with six contesting for Deputy National Youth Organiser.
Additionally, seven applicants are targeting the National Zongo Caucus Coordinator position, while 53 prospective candidates picked forms to contest for membership of the National Executive Committee (NEC).
NDC Announces Nomination Submission Dates
The NDC has given all prospective candidates 14 days to complete their nomination forms, pay the required filing fees and obtain the necessary endorsement signatures.
The party said these requirements must comply with Sections 10 and 15 of the 2026 Guidelines for the Conduct of the National Congress.
According to the announcement, completed nomination forms will be submitted from Saturday, November 7, to Monday, November 9, 2026, at the NDC National Secretariat in Adabraka, Accra.
The 2026 NDC National Executive Elections are expected to shape the party’s leadership structure as it prepares for its future political activities and organisational priorities.
Source: newsthemegh.com