The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has issued a directive requiring all government appointees who wish to contest for party executive positions to resign from their public offices at least six months before the party’s internal elections.
The rule applies to aspirants seeking positions at the constituency, regional, or national levels and is intended to promote fairness and discipline within the party’s internal democratic processes.
Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, January 29, 2026, NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey explained that the move is aimed at curbing undue advantage and ensuring a level playing field for all candidates.
“Those intending to contest at the constituency level shall resign by April 2026, those intending to contest at the regional level shall resign by May 2026, and those intending to contest at the national level shall resign by June 2026,” Mr. Kwetey said.
He stressed that the directive would be strictly enforced, with no exemptions. “It is an issue of reducing the level of greed. If you want to work for the Party, you leave your position in government. You can’t have one leg here, and another there,” he added.
The General Secretary noted that the directive forms part of a broader internal reorganisation aimed at strengthening integrity, fairness, and collective responsibility within the party.
“I therefore call on all party officials, from the branch to the national level, to apply themselves diligently, act transparently, and uphold the values of the National Democratic Congress,” Mr. Kwetey said.
The directive affects ministers and deputy ministers, chief executive officers, managing directors and their deputies, officers in analogous positions, as well as metropolitan, municipal, and district chief executives. Board chairpersons and board members are exempted.
Mr. Kwetey also announced that the NDC will hold its National Delegates Conference on December 19, 2026, to elect new national officers. Nominations will open from Saturday, November 7, to Monday, November 9, with vetting of aspirants scheduled for Thursday, November 12, and Friday, November 13.
The party leadership emphasized that these measures are essential for ensuring internal cohesion and maintaining credibility ahead of upcoming elections.
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