NDC releases 2026 Executive elections timetable; Constituency polls set for October

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has released its timetable for the 2026 constituency, regional, and national executive elections, with the constituency-level polls scheduled for October and the national congress set for December 19.

The timetable, approved by the party’s Functional Executive Committee (FEC) at a meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, outlines the key stages of the internal electoral process, including nominations, vetting, appeals, and elections.

In a statement, the NDC urged its regional and constituency executives, aspirants, and members to strictly adhere to the approved timelines and procedures to ensure a smooth and credible electoral process.

The party said the roadmap reaffirmed its commitment to conducting “transparent, credible, and well-organized internal elections” in accordance with its constitution and approved election guidelines.

Constituency elections begin in September.

According to the timetable, nominations for the constituency executive elections will open at 7:00am on Tuesday, September 15, and close at 5:00pm on Thursday, September 17.

A seven-day period has been allocated for aspirants to complete their nomination forms, including securing the required endorsement on Form B.

Filing of nominations will take place on Wednesday, September 23, and Thursday, September 24, with online submissions opening at 8:00am on the first day and closing at 5:00pm on the second day. Hard-copy forms must also be submitted at the constituency office between 8:00am and 5:00pm on both days.

Vetting is scheduled for September 25 to 27, while appeals will be heard at the regional office from September 29 to October 1.

The constituency elections are scheduled for October 24 and 25, with voting to take place at designated venues within the respective constituencies.

Regional elections scheduled for November

At the regional level, nominations will open at 7:00am on Tuesday, October 6, and close at 5:00pm on Wednesday, October 7.

A seven-day period will be provided for aspirants to complete their forms before nominations are filed on October 14 and 15.

Vetting is scheduled for October 16 and 17, followed by the appeals process on October 19 and 20.

The regional youth and women conference will be held on Friday, November 13, ahead of the regional executive elections scheduled for November 14 and 15.

National Congress set for December 19

For the national executive elections, nominations will open at 7:00am on Tuesday, October 20, and close at 5:00pm on Wednesday, October 21.

Aspirants will have 14 days to complete their nomination forms, with filing scheduled for November 7 to 9. Online submissions will close at 5:00pm on Monday, November 9, while hard-copy forms must be submitted at the party’s national office between 8:00am and 5:00pm daily during the filing period.

The national-level vetting exercise is scheduled for November 12 and 13, with appeals to be heard on November 15 and 16.

The national youth and women conference is slated for Saturday, December 12, while the party’s National Congress, where the national executive elections are expected to take place, is scheduled for Saturday, December 19. The venue for the youth and women conference is yet to be announced.

NDC calls for unity ahead of 2028 elections.

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

It also expressed confidence that the unity and collective purpose demonstrated during its reorganization process would continue to strengthen the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.

The NDC said it remained focused on securing an “emphatic victory” in the 2028 polls, urging all stakeholders to study the timetable carefully and comply with the deadlines to ensure an orderly electoral process.

EA