A total of 121 individuals have submitted their nominations to contest positions in the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) national executive elections, scheduled for December 19. This follows the closing of nominations yesterday. Three positions—the general secretary, national organiser, and national communications officer—will be uncontested, with only one candidate for each role.
Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, the spokesperson for the Congress Elections Committee, made this announcement during a media briefing after the nomination period ended. He noted that while 138 people initially picked up nomination forms on October 20 and 21, only 121 completed the submission by the 5 p.m. deadline. He emphasised, “Any individual who has not submitted their nomination by 5 p.m. today is not qualified to contest in the election and is considered disqualified.”
Chairmanship race
Four candidates have filed to run for national chairman, out of five who expressed interest by picking up forms. The candidates are Sofo Azorka, the incumbent vice-chairperson; Nii Armah Ashietey; Akwasi Oppong-Fosu; and Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye. Dr. Otukunor stated that these four will be “slugging it out” for the position, pending clearance from the vetting committee. The vetting process is scheduled for November 11 to 12, 2026.
Unopposed candidates
Fifi Fiave Kwetey is unopposed for general secretary, while incumbent Joseph Yammin is unopposed for national organiser. Godwin Ako Gunn is the sole candidate for national communications officer. “Upon vetting, when they are cleared, they are considered elected,” Dr Otukunor said of the unopposed candidates.
Breakdown
A total of 17 candidates submitted nominations for the national vice-chairperson position out of the 19 who picked nomination forms, including former party Communications Director, Seth Ofori. Seven aspirants filed for the deputy general secretary post, among them the incumbent, Barbara Serwah Asamoah. The deputy national organiser race attracted 13 candidates, while seven are contesting for deputy national communications officer. For the national women’s organiser position, two candidates filed nominations, with four seeking the deputy role. Four candidates are vying for national youth organiser, while six are contesting for deputy national youth organiser.
Additionally, six aspirants filed for the position of National Zongo Caucus Coordinator. In the race for National Executive Committee membership, where delegates will elect five representatives, 48 of the 53 individuals who picked nomination forms successfully filed their nominations.
Filing process
Dr Otokunor said Saturday’s filing, which started at noon instead of 8 a.m. because of the national sanitation exercise, drew 33 aspirants. Sunday drew 43, and yesterday 45. Aspirants had to be proposed and seconded by members in good standing, and endorsed by 160 members from across the country. They also had to submit passport-sized photographs, a CV, academic certificates and an official statement, among other documents.
Vetting
He mentioned that approximately 88 percent of those who submitted forms have completed the filing process, but this percentage may change. “After the vetting, we will determine whether this percentage remains the same, as we will now review their credentials and compliance with the guidelines,” he stated. The complete list of candidates, along with their photographs, will be released later.
Dr. Otukunor expressed his gratitude to the media for their support during the party’s reorganisation efforts, which have included elections in 276 branches. The 9th Delegates Congress is on December 19.
