137 aspirants pick forms as NDC closes nominations for 2026 national executive elections

A total of 137 prospective candidates have picked nomination forms to contest 14 positions in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the party concludes the first phase of its 2026 national executive election process.

The party’s Congress/Elections Committee announced the closure of the exercise at 5pm on Wednesday, October 21, setting the stage for the completion of nomination requirements ahead of the party’s 11th National Delegates Congress.

The committee said in a statement that the exercise had paved the way for the next set of electoral activities leading to the election of national officers.

“At the close of nominations at 5pm on Wednesday 21st October, 2026, a total of 137 prospective aspirants had picked nominations to contest 14 Offices as shown below,” the statement said.

The National Executive Committee membership position recorded the highest number of prospective candidates, with 53 people picking forms.

The National Vice Chairman position attracted 19 aspirants, while 14 picked forms for Deputy National Organiser. Eleven people are seeking the position of Deputy General Secretary, while seven each picked forms for Deputy National Communication Officer and National Zongo Caucus Coordinator.

Five prospective candidates picked forms for National Chairman, while two each are seeking the positions of General Secretary, National Communication Officer and National Women Organiser.

The party recorded four aspirants each for Deputy National Women Organiser and National Youth Organiser, while six picked forms for Deputy National Youth Organiser. One person picked a form for National Organiser.

With the collection of forms concluded, the party has given prospective candidates 14 days to complete the nomination process, including payment of filing fees and securing the required endorsements.

“All nominees have the next fourteen (14) days to complete the nomination forms including the payment of relevant filing fees and the endorsements processes, in accordance with sections 10 and 15 of the 2026 GUIDELINES FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE NATIONAL CONGRESS.”

The formal filing of nominations is scheduled for November 7 to 9, 2026, at the NDC headquarters in Adabraka, Accra.

“The filing of nominations will be done from Saturday 7th to Monday 9th November 2026 at the Party Headquarters in Adabraka – Accra.”

The statement was signed by Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, spokesperson for the Congress/Elections Committee.

The nomination process forms part of preparations for the NDC’s 11th National Delegates Congress, which will culminate in the election of the party’s national executives.