A total of 137 prospective candidates have picked nomination forms to contest 14 positions in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) national executive elections, the party has announced. In a press release issued on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, and signed by Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, Spokesperson for the Congress Elections Committee, the party said the close of nominations marked the beginning of a series of electoral activities leading to its 11th National Delegates Congress, where national executives will be elected.
According to the party’s breakdown, the National Vice Chairman position attracted the highest number of aspirants among the leadership positions, with 19 candidates picking forms. The Deputy National Organiser position followed with 14 aspirants, while 11 candidates expressed interest in the Deputy General Secretary position. Five aspirants picked forms for the National Chairman position, while two each applied for the General Secretary and National Communication Officer positions. The National Organiser position recorded one aspirant.
For the deputy communication role, seven aspirants picked nomination forms. Within the party’s women’s and youth wings, two aspirants are seeking the position of National Women Organiser, while four are contesting for Deputy National Women Organiser. The National Youth Organiser position attracted four aspirants, with six candidates seeking the Deputy National Youth Organiser position.
The National Zongo Caucus Coordinator position recorded seven aspirants, while the National Executive Committee Member category attracted the second-highest number of applicants, with 53 candidates picking forms. The party explained that prospective candidates have 14 days to complete their nomination forms, pay the applicable filing fees and secure the required endorsements in line with Sections 10 and 15 of the 2026 Guidelines for the Conduct of the National Congress.
The submission of completed nomination forms is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, through Monday, November 9, 2026, at the party’s national headquarters in Adabraka, Accra.
