The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially closed the picking of nomination forms for its 2026 National Executive Elections, with 137 prospective aspirants expressing interest in contesting 14 positions.
The exercise, which ended at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, marks a key stage in preparations for the party’s 11th National Delegates Congress, where new national executives will be elected.
According to the Congress Elections Committee, the prospective aspirants are expected to complete their nomination forms, pay the relevant filing fees and fulfil the required endorsement processes within the next 14 days.
These processes are to be undertaken in accordance with Sections 10 and 15 of the party’s 2026 Guidelines for the Conduct of the National Congress.
The position of National Executive Committee member attracted the highest number of prospective aspirants, with 53 individuals picking nomination forms. This was followed by the National Vice Chairman position, which recorded 19 aspirants.
The Deputy National Organizer position attracted 14 aspirants, while 11 picked forms to contest for Deputy General Secretary.
Seven aspirants each picked forms for Deputy National Communication Officer and National Zongo Caucus Coordinator, while six expressed interest in the position of Deputy National Youth Organizer.
The National Chairman position recorded five aspirants, while four prospective candidates each picked forms for Deputy National Women Organizer and National Youth Organizer.
Two aspirants each picked forms for General Secretary, National Communication Officer and National Women Organizer. The National Organizer position recorded one prospective aspirant.
The committee further announced that the filing of nominations will take place from Saturday, November 7, to Monday, November 9, 2026, at the party’s national headquarters in Adabraka, Accra.
In a statement signed by Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, spokesperson for the Congress Elections Committee, the party outlined the next steps in the electoral process as it prepares for the national delegates congress.
The upcoming elections are expected to determine the leadership that will steer the NDC’s national affairs following the conclusion of the congress process.
