NDC sets November 9 deadline for national executive nominations

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will conclude the filing of nominations for its national executive positions on Monday, November 9, as the party advances its 2026 internal electoral process towards the election of new national officers in December.

The filing of nominations is scheduled to take place from Saturday, November 7, to Monday, November 9, following the 14-day period allocated to aspirants to complete their nomination forms.

According to the party’s electoral timetable, the vetting of national executive aspirants will take place on Thursday, November 12, and Friday, November 13, at the National Secretariat.

An appeals process has also been scheduled for Sunday, November 15, and Monday, November 16.

The national electoral process will culminate in the party’s National Congress on Saturday, December 19, 2026, where new national executives are expected to be elected.

Regional elections scheduled for November 14–15

Ahead of the national congress, the NDC will hold its Regional Youth and Women Conference on Friday, November 13, followed by regional executive elections on Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15.

The regional elections form part of the party’s broader internal reorganisation process, which is expected to produce new leadership at the various levels ahead of the 2028 General Elections.

National Youth and Women Conference

The party has also scheduled its National Youth and Women Conference for Saturday, December 12, although the venue is yet to be announced.

The conference will precede the National Congress on December 19, which will mark the culmination of the party’s 2026 internal electoral exercise.

Party urges adherence to timetable

The NDC has urged all regional and constituency executives, aspirants and members to carefully study the electoral timetable and comply with the stipulated procedures, timelines and deadlines.

It said strict adherence to the roadmap was necessary to safeguard the credibility and integrity of the elections and ensure that all stages of the process were conducted fairly and transparently.

The party also expressed appreciation to its members, executives and stakeholders for their continued dedication, discipline and commitment to its ideals.

It said the unity and collective spirit demonstrated throughout the reorganisation process would strengthen the party as it prepares for the 2028 General Elections.