Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, Joseph Yamin and Godwin Ako Gunn are set to be elected unopposed after emerging as the only candidates for their respective positions in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) executive elections.
A list published by the governing party at the close of a three-day nomination period shows that four people are contesting the position of National Chairman. The National Delegates Congress is scheduled for Saturday, December 19, 2026.
The chairman’s race was reduced to four candidates after former National Chairman Dr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo withdrew on Monday, citing a need to concentrate on his government responsibilities.
Dr Ofosu-Ampofo is chair of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and Political Advisor to Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang.
The candidates who submitted forms for National Chairman are former Odododiodio MP Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, former Local Government Minister Akwasi Opong-Fosu, former Klottey Korle MP Nii Armah Ashietey and incumbent National Vice Chairman Sofo Azourka Awudu, also known as Chief Sofo Azorka.
Nineteen candidates have filed to contest the National Vice Chairperson positions. They include businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome, whose nomination papers were submitted at the party’s Jerry John Rawlings House headquarters in Accra on Saturday.
Contested positions
Incumbent General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey is the only person listed for the general secretary position. National Organiser Joseph Yamin, also spelt Yammin, and National Communications Officer candidate Godwin Ako Gunn are likewise unopposed.
Four candidates are seeking the two Deputy General Secretary positions: Barbara Asamoah, Mustapha Gbande, Isaac Kwame and Abdul Rashid Abdul Raman.
The National Women’s Organiser contest features Acting Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC) Chief Executive Abigail Elorm Mensah and former Afram Plains North MP Betty Nana Mensah.
Three names appear on the list for National Youth Organiser: former Wa West Constituency Youth Organiser Basiera Saankara, who filed on Monday; food systems specialist Steven Nhyira Odarteifio, who submitted his forms in Accra; and Okai Mintah.
Mathias Alagbo Kabila, who is contesting Deputy National Organiser, told Citi FM on Monday that he was standing to support Yamin. He said electing inexperienced officers would be “suicidal” as the party prepares to put forward a new presidential candidate in 2028.
Vetting dates confirmed
The NDC said the submission list is for information only and does not amount to confirmation of nominations. It also does not set dates for voting or the elections.
The Congress Elections Committee will vet candidates in Accra on Wednesday, November 11, and Thursday, November 12.
Regional executive conferences are scheduled for November 14 and 15, before the national congress takes place on December 19.
