NDC disqualifies 23 aspirants from national executive election

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has disqualified 23 individuals aspiring for various national executive positions following its vetting process prior to the party's upcoming national elections. Out of the 121 candidates who underwent the vetting, 23 were disqualified, while 98 were cleared. Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, the committee's spokesperson, informed the media about the decision, stating that the remaining candidates failed to meet specific eligibility requirements as outlined in the party's constitution and electoral guidelines.

The vetting process involved 121 candidates, with one aspirant not showing up for evaluation. Dr Otokunor explained that most disqualifications stemmed from candidates' inability to fulfill a constitutional provision, which candidates must satisfy before contesting national executive positions. The NDC is set to hold its 9th National Delegates Congress on December 19, 2026, where national officers will be elected as part of the party's reorganization efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.