Three aspirants are set to go unopposed in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) national executive elections scheduled for December 19, 2026, following the close of nominations.
Fifi Fiavi Kwetey is the sole candidate for the position of National General Secretary, while incumbent Joseph Yammin is unopposed for National Organiser.
Godwin Ako Gunn is also the only aspirant to have filed nominations for the position of National Communications Officer.
The three candidates are expected to be declared elected after successfully completing the party’s vetting process scheduled for November 11 and 12, 2026.
The Spokesperson for the NDC Congress Elections Committee, Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, disclosed this at a media briefing following the close of nominations.
He said a total of 121 aspirants successfully filed nominations to contest various national executive positions, out of the 138 who initially picked nomination forms.
Meanwhile, the race for National Chairman will feature four candidates, including incumbent Vice-Chairperson Sofo Azorka, former Korle Klottey MP Nii Armah Ashietey, former Minister of State Akwasi Oppong Fosu and former Odododiodioo MP Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye.
The position of National Vice-Chairperson has attracted 17 aspirants, while seven candidates are contesting for Deputy General Secretary.
Thirteen aspirants have filed for Deputy National Organiser, with seven contesting for Deputy National Communications Officer.
For the women’s wing, two candidates are seeking the position of National Women’s Organiser, while four have filed for Deputy National Women’s Organiser.
Four aspirants are also contesting for National Youth Organiser, with six seeking the deputy position. Additionally, six candidates have filed for National Zongo Caucus Coordinator.
The National Executive Committee race has attracted 48 candidates for five available positions.
Dr Otokunor said the committee would scrutinise the nominations and supporting documents before publishing the final list of qualified candidates.
The NDC’s 9th National Delegates Congress is scheduled for December 19, 2026.
