The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that nominations for its 2026 National Executive Elections will open on Tuesday, October 20, and close on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
According to a notice issued by the party, the nomination process will begin at 7:00 a.m. on October 20 and end at 5:00 p.m. the following day.
The party said the exercise would commence in accordance with the general electoral timetable previously released on August 5, 2026, under reference number NDC/HQ/25-3/103.
In the notice, the NDC stated; “The National Democratic Congress wishes to inform all members of the Party that nominations for the 2026 National Executive Elections will officially open on Tuesday, 20th October 2026 at 7:00 a.m. and close on Wednesday, 21st October 2026 at 5:00 p.m.”
The announcement marks a key stage in the party’s preparations for its national executive elections, with members seeking various leadership positions expected to complete the nomination process within the stipulated period.
The party has encouraged members intending to contest the various national executive positions to take advantage of the nomination window.
“This marks an important stage in the Party’s electoral process, and all members who intend to contest for the various National Executive positions are encouraged to take full advantage of the process within the prescribed period,” the notice said.
The two-day nomination window requires prospective candidates to complete the necessary procedures before the deadline on Wednesday, October 21.
The party has also outlined eligibility conditions for aspirants and the members required to support their nominations.
The NDC has directed aspirants to make payments for nomination forms and filing exclusively through its online portal, forms.ghanandc.com.
Payments will be accepted through Mobile Money on all networks or by Visa Card and MasterCard.
The notice explicitly rules out other payment methods, stating: “NOTE: Bank payments and bank drafts will NOT be accepted.”
The party has also instructed aspirants, proposers, seconders and endorsers to be members in good standing and to have fully paid their membership dues.
Those with outstanding dues arrears are required to settle them through the USSD code 92025# or the party’s website, ndc.org.gh/dues.
The party has urged all aspirants and members to maintain discipline throughout the elections.
“The Party urges all aspirants and members to conduct themselves with discipline, decorum and respect for the Party’s democratic values throughout the electoral process,” the statement said.
It added that the party was counting on members’ cooperation to ensure a transparent and orderly exercise.
“The Party counts on the full cooperation and support of all members to ensure a transparent, peaceful, orderly and successful electoral process,” the notice stated.
The nomination exercise is scheduled to begin on October 20, with all interested members expected to meet the party’s requirements before the closing deadline.
Read the statement below:
