The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has opened nominations for its 2026 National Executive Elections, with aspirants expected to submit their completed forms between November 7 and November 9.
In a notice issued on Thursday, November 5, 2026, the party’s Congress Elections Committee outlined the arrangements for the submission of nomination forms and the vetting of aspirants ahead of the elections.
The Committee urged all aspirants contesting in the elections to take note of the announced arrangements and the vetting schedule.
“Submission of completed nomination forms will take place at the NDC National Headquarters from Saturday, 7 November to Monday, 9 November 2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily,” the notice stated.
Aspirants are required to submit three copies of their duly completed nomination forms, an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV), a vision statement, original academic certificates and other relevant credentials for verification.
They must also provide one postcard-sized photograph with a red background and proof of payment of the prescribed filing fee.
The Committee emphasised that payment of the filing fee is a mandatory requirement for all aspirants seeking to submit their nomination forms.
“Only aspirants who have paid the requisite filing fees will be eligible to submit their nomination forms,” the statement said.
It added that all submitted documents would be reviewed to ensure that aspirants meet the requirements outlined in the party’s electoral regulations.
“All submitted forms shall be reviewed for compliance with the provisions of the 2026 Guidelines for the Conduct of the National Elections and the NDC constitution,” the notice added.
The vetting of aspirants is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, and Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the NDC National Headquarters in Accra, beginning at 8:00 a.m. each day.
The Committee explained that the exercise would be followed immediately by the selection of ballot positions, which would be open only to aspirants who successfully pass the vetting process.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the vetting shall be held on Wednesday, 11 November and Thursday, 12 November 2026, at the NDC National Headquarters, Accra, starting at 8:00 a.m. each day,” the statement said.
“Balloting for positions on the ballot paper will take place immediately after the vetting exercise and will involve only those declared qualified by the Vetting Committee,” it added.
The first day of vetting will cover aspirants contesting for National Chairman, National Vice-Chairmen, General Secretary, National Organiser, National Communication Officer, National Youth Organiser, Deputy National Youth Organisers, National Women Organiser, Deputy National Women Organisers and Deputy General Secretaries.
On Thursday, November 12, aspirants seeking the positions of Deputy National Organisers, Deputy National Communication Officers, National Zongo Caucus Coordinator and other National Executive Committee positions will undergo vetting.
The Committee has urged all aspirants to strictly adhere to the announced arrangements and timelines to ensure a transparent and orderly electoral process.
“Aspirants are encouraged to comply strictly with the arrangements and the timelines to facilitate the transparent and orderly conduct of activities leading to the elections,” the notice stated.
The notice was signed by Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, Spokesperson for the NDC Congress Elections Committee.
