The Congress Elections Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced the arrangements for the submission of nomination forms and the vetting of aspirants contesting the 2026 National Executive Elections.
In a statement issued on Thursday, November 5, 2026, and signed by the Spokesperson of the Congress Elections Committee, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, aspirants were urged to take note of the timelines and comply strictly with the electoral guidelines.
Submission of completed nomination forms will take place at the NDC National Headquarters from Saturday, November 7 to Monday, November 9, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
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, one postcard-sized photograph with a red background, and proof of payment of the prescribed filing fee.
The Committee stated that only aspirants who have paid the requisite filing fees will be eligible to submit their nomination forms. 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.
Vetting will be held on Wednesday, November 11 and Thursday, November 12, at the NDC National Headquarters, Accra, starting at 8:00 a.m. each day. 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.
On Day 1, Wednesday, November 11, vetting will be held for 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 and Deputy National Women Organisers.
On Day 2, Thursday, November 12, vetting will be held for aspirants contesting for Deputy General Secretaries, Deputy National Organisers, Deputy National Communication Officers, National Zongo Caucus Coordinator and Other National Executive Committee Members.
The Congress Elections Committee encouraged aspirants to comply strictly with the arrangements and timelines to facilitate the transparent and orderly conduct of activities leading to the elections.
