Politics

NDC outlines internal election roadmap

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has released its timetable for constituency, regional and national internal elections in 2026.

The schedule, circulated for awareness over the weekend, details a phased process beginning at the constituency level in September and ending with the party’s National Congress in December.

At the constituency level, nomination processes are set to open from September 15 to 17, 2026.

Aspirants will then be given one week to complete their forms before filing nominations between September 23 and 24. Vetting of candidates is scheduled for September 25 to 27, followed by an appeals window from September 29 to October 1. Constituency elections are slated for October 24 and 25.

The regional calendar begins shortly after. Nominations for regional positions will open from October 6 to 7, with a one-week period allocated for completion of forms. Filing of nominations is scheduled for October 14 to 15, while vetting of aspirants will take place from October 16 to 17. Appeals will be handled between October 18 and 19. The party will then organise its Regional Youth and Women Conference on November 13, ahead of regional elections on November 14 and 15.

For the national level, the process starts with the opening of nominations from October 20 to 21. Aspirants will have 14 days to complete their forms before filing nominations from November 7 to 9. Vetting of national aspirants is expected to take place between November 12 and 14, followed by appeals on November 15 and 16.

The roadmap also includes a Youth and Women Conference scheduled for December 12, culminating in the National Congress on December 19, 2026, where key leadership decisions are expected to be finalised.

The structured timeline is intended to ensure transparency, adequate preparation for aspirants, and smooth conduct of internal electoral processes across all levels.

The release of the timetable signals the NDC’s early preparations toward strengthening its internal structures ahead of future national political contests.