By Adnan Adams Mohammed
The governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially scheduled its National Delegates Conference for December 19, 2026.
The conference will serve as the climax of a comprehensive internal restructuring process aimed at electing a new crop of national executives to steer the party toward the 2028 general elections.
Addressing the media at a press conference on Thursday, January 29, the General Secretary of the NDC, Mr. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, outlined a “bottom-to-top” roadmap designed to ensure the party’s grassroots and regional structures are solidified before the national vote.
The Road to December: Key Dates
The election cycle will begin at the branch level and move through the constituencies and regions before culminating in the following national milestones:
Filing of Nominations: Saturday, November 7 – Monday, November 9, 2026.
Vetting of Aspirants: Thursday, November 12 – Friday, November 13, 2026.
Appeals Process: Sunday, November 15 – Monday, November 16, 2026.
Youth and Women’s Conference: Saturday, December 12, 2026.
National Delegates Congress: Saturday, December 19, 2026.
Strategic Reorganisation
Mr. Kwetey emphasized that these elections are more than just a change in leadership; they are a vital step in fortifying the party’s “edifice” for future political battles.
“This completes the very important edifice that is supposed to prepare for the next round of fighting for power in the country and also ensure that we continue the good job that we are doing,” the General Secretary stated.
The announcement comes at a time when the party is focused on internal consolidation following the 2024 elections. By initiating the process early, the NDC hopes to resolve internal grievances and align its leadership strategy well ahead of the next national campaign.
Key Requirements & Directives
Reports following the press conference indicate that the party is prioritizing a clear separation between government duties and party administration.
To ensure fairness and internal democracy, the party has reportedly advised government appointees to refrain from seeking national executive positions, allowing full-time party officers to focus exclusively on organizational growth.
