Accra:The National Democratic Congress (NDC) may undergo significant changes in its national executive structure before the 2028 general elections, as several current executives face decisions influenced by party rules, government appointments, and personal political pursuits.
According to Ghana Web, the NDC has issued a directive that requires ministers, deputy ministers, chief executive officers, and other government appointees wishing to contest party positions to resign from their government roles at least six months prior to filing their nominations. This has led to a situation where some current executives have not picked up nomination forms for the upcoming national executive election, while others have, setting the stage for a potential shift in the party's leadership.
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the current National Chairman of the NDC, has not picked up nomination forms, sparking speculation that he may be eyeing the party's flagbearer position. Similarly, Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer, will also vacate his role, impacted by the directive as he serves as CEO of the Ghana Gold Board. Malik Basintale, his deputy, faces a choice between his executive role and his position as CEO of the Youth Employment Agency.
George Opare Addo and Mustapha Gbande are also among those affected by the directive. While Addo's intentions remain unclear, Gbande has picked up nomination forms to seek re-election as Deputy General Secretary. Other executives like Godwin Edudzi Tameklo and Dr Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei, who have received government appointments, are also navigating their positions within the party. Rashid Tanko Computer, another executive affected by the rule, has not declared his intentions regarding his role at GIFEC and within the NDC.
The decisions of these executives could significantly alter the NDC's leadership as the party prepares for future elections, potentially losing key figures who were instrumental in past successes.