The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has set Saturday, December 19, 2026 as the date for its national congress, where the party will elect a new crop of national executives to steer its affairs as it prepares for the 2028 general election.
The announcement forms part of a comprehensive timetable released by the party’s Functional Executive Committee (FEC) following its meeting on August 4, 2026.
The roadmap outlines the schedule for constituency, regional and national executive elections, detailing every stage of the internal electoral process, including nominations, filing, vetting, appeals and elections.
According to the timetable, nominations for national executive positions will open on Tuesday, October 20 and close on Wednesday, October 21, with aspirants expected to complete their nomination forms within 14 days.
Filing of nominations will take place from November 7 to 9, after which candidates will undergo vetting on November 12 and 13.
Appeals arising from the vetting process will be heard between November 15 and 16, ahead of the National Congress on December 19.
The party has also scheduled its National Youth and Women’s Conference for December 12, a week before the National Congress, at a venue yet to be announced.
Before the national elections, the party said it will conduct constituency and regional executive elections as part of its nationwide reorganisation.
The constituency election process will begin with the opening of nominations from September 15 to 17, followed by the filing of nominations on September 23 and 24.
Vetting of aspirants will take place between September 25 and 27, while appeals will be heard from September 29 to October 1. Constituency executive elections are scheduled for October 24 and 25.
Regional executive elections will follow, with nominations opening on October 6 and 7. Filing of nominations has been slated for October 14 and 15, while vetting will be conducted from October 16 to 17.
Appeals are expected to be heard between October 19 and 20, with Regional Youth and Women’s Conferences scheduled for November 13, ahead of the regional executive elections on November 14 and 15, the roadmap indicated.
In a statement accompanying the release of the timetable, the party said the roadmap demonstrates its commitment to conducting transparent, credible and well-organised internal elections in accordance with the NDC Constitution and approved election guidelines.
The party called on all regional and constituency executives, aspirants and members to study the timetable carefully and strictly comply with the stipulated timelines, procedures and deadlines to ensure a smooth and orderly electoral process.
Signed by the Deputy General Secretary, Barbara Serwaa Asamoah, on behalf of the General Secretary, the statement expressed appreciation to members and stakeholders for their dedication and discipline, adding that the ongoing reorganisation would further strengthen the party as it seeks to secure victory in the 2028 general election.
By Ernest Kofi Adu