NDC COMING ELECTIONS – COMPLETE BREAKDOWN OF GHANA’S RULING PARTY INTERNAL POLLS AND ROAD TO 2028
NDC COMING ELECTIONS – COMPLETE BREAKDOWN OF GHANA’S RULING PARTY INTERNAL POLLS AND ROAD TO 2028
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ghana’s ruling party, has officially started its major reorganization and internal executive elections ahead of the 2028 General Elections.
The party’s Functional Executive Committee (FEC) after its meeting on August 4, 2026, released a comprehensive timetable that will run from September to December 2026, covering all levels from constituency to national.
This election is very important because the executives who will be elected will be the people to lead the NDC’s machinery to defend its government and prepare to secure what the party calls “an emphatic victory in the 2028 General Elections.”
1. BACKGROUND AND WHY THIS ELECTION MATTERS
The NDC after winning power needed to reorganize its grassroots. The current constituency, regional and national executives’ mandate is ending. According to the party’s constitution, the party must go through branch, constituency, regional and national elections to renew leadership.
The internal elections will also test the unity of the party. NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has said “The spirit of unity and collective purpose that has characterized our reorganization process will continue to strengthen the Party as we prepare to secure an emphatic victory in the 2028 General Elections.”
The party has also ended its push to remove Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa, with the leadership saying the departure of her two deputies is enough reset at the EC.
2. CONSTITUENCY ELECTIONS – THE GRASSROOTS BATTLE – OCTOBER 24 & 25, 2026
This is where it all starts. The constituency is the heart of the party.
– Nominations Opened: September 15 to 17, 2026. The party opened nominations both online via http://forms.ghanandc.com and hard copy at party offices.
– Filing of Nominations: September 23 and 24, 2026.
– Vetting: September 25 to 27, 2026. Every aspirant was vetted by a committee.
– Appeals: September 29 to October 1, 2026. Those who were disqualified had a window to appeal.
– Elections: October 24 and 25, 2026.
In this election, positions like Constituency Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Organizer, Youth Organizer, Women Organizer, Communication Officer and others are contested.
Latest update from the vetting shows that more than 26 aspirants across the country have been disqualified for various reasons including not meeting constitutional requirements, issues with membership cards, and other infractions. Their appeals are being heard from Monday October 19, 2026.
Filing fees for constituency level: Chairman aspirants are paying GH¢5,000. Other positions are paying less.
3. REGIONAL ELECTIONS – NOVEMBER 14 & 15, 2026
After constituency, the party moves to regional.
– Nominations: October 6 to 7, 2026.
– Filing: October 14 and 15, 2026.
– Vetting: October 16 to 17, 2026.
– Appeals: October 19 to 20, 2026.
– Youth and Women Conference: November 13, 2026.
– Regional Elections: November 14 and 15, 2026.
This election will elect Regional Chairmen, Secretaries, Organizers and other regional executives who coordinate all constituencies in the 16 regions of Ghana.
Filing fee for Regional Chairman is GH¢50,000 according to reports. This high fee has raised public discussion about monetization of internal party democracy.
4. NATIONAL EXECUTIVE ELECTIONS – DECEMBER 19, 2026 – THE MAIN EVENT
This is the climax. The National Congress.
– National Nominations Open: October 20 and 21, 2026.
– Filing of Nominations: November 7 to 9, 2026.
– Vetting: November 12 and 13, 2026.
– Appeals: November 15 and 16, 2026.
– National Youth and Women Conference: December 12, 2026.
– National Congress: December 19, 2026. Venue yet to be announced.
At the National Congress, about 9,000+ delegates will elect National Chairman, Vice Chairmen, General Secretary, Deputy General Secretaries, National Organizer, Women Organizer, Youth Organizer, Communication Officer, Zongo Caucus Coordinator and other national executives.
Filing Fee Controversy: The NDC has set GH¢100,000 as filing fee for National Chairman race. This is the highest fee in the party’s internal elections.
All payments must be made online via Mobile Money, Visa or Mastercard. Bank drafts are not accepted and fees are non-refundable. Analysts say this sets a financial bar for who can lead the party into 2028.
5. ROAD TO 2028 GENERAL ELECTIONS
The entire internal reorganization is to prepare for the 2028 Presidential and Parliamentary elections scheduled for December 7, 2028.
The NDC as ruling party will be defending its record. The new executives elected in December 2026 will have exactly 2 years to prepare, unite the party, resolve internal grievances, and build a campaign structure to face the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and other parties.
Political analysts say the outcome of the December 19 National Congress will give a clear signal about who controls the party ahead of the 2028 flagbearer race, which is expected to be held in 2027.
6. WHAT MEMBERS SHOULD DO
If you are an NDC member and a delegate, make sure your membership card is valid, your branch is active, and you follow the guidelines from your constituency office. Avoid double nominations and ensure you meet the party’s constitutional requirements to avoid disqualification.
For now, constituency elections are ongoing. Regional and National will follow.
The NDC says it will ensure a free, fair, transparent and credible internal electoral process.
Source: NDC FEC Timetable released August 4, 2026, http://Yen.com.gh, Ghanaweb, GhHeadlines.
