{
  "id": 16001112,
  "title": "NDC closes nominations for 2026 National Executive Elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/ndc-closes-nominations-for-2026-national-executive-elections",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T04:44:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/politics/ndc-closes-nominations-for-2026-national-executive-elections/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has concluded the selection of nomination forms for the 2026 National Executive Elections, setting the stage for the subsequent stages of the party's electoral process prior to its 11th National Delegates Congress. Dr Peter Boamah Otokunor, spokesperson for the Congress Elections Committee, announced that 137 prospective candidates had submitted nomination forms as of the deadline on October 21, 2026. The National Vice Chairman position garnered the most nominations, with 19 aspirants, followed by Deputy National Organizer and Deputy General Secretary, each receiving 14 submissions. Other positions such as Deputy National Communication Officer, National Zongo Caucus Coordinator, and Deputy National Youth Organizer each received seven nominations. Five candidates submitted forms for the National Chairman position. The National Executive Committee (NEC) saw the highest number of nominating candidates, with 53 individuals submitting their forms. The party has granted all candidates an additional 14 days to finalize their nomination process, including paying the required filing fees and obtaining the necessary endorsements. The submission of completed nomination forms is set to occur from November 7 to 9, 2026, at the NDC's headquarters in Adabraka, Accra. The closure of nominations represents a crucial milestone in the NDC's preparations for its 2026 national executive elections, as candidates strive to meet the criteria for their respective positions before the internal electoral contest.",
  "summary": "The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially closed the picking of nomination forms for its 2026 National Executive Elections, paving the way for the next phase of the party’s electoral process ahead of its 11th National Delegates Congress. According to a statement issued by the party’s National Secretariat and signed by the Spokesperson for the […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "NDC closes nominations for 2026 national executive elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/ndc-closes-nominations-for-2026-national-executive-elections",
        "published": "2026-10-21T19:17:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}