Fifty-four aspirants have successfully filed their nominations to contest various executive positions in the upcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) constituency elections in Akatsi South.
The nomination process, which closed on Thursday, September 24, 2026, has paved the way for the next stage of the internal elections, with vetting of the aspirants scheduled to begin on Friday, September 25.
A release signed by Mr Obed Agbozo, Constituency Election Director, showed that the Chairmanship race has attracted two aspirants, while three candidates each are contesting the positions of Vice Chairman and Deputy Secretary.
Mr Anthony Solo Adotevi and Mr Anthony Kojo Owusu are contesting for Chairman, while Mr Mensah Prince, Mr Agbavor Lord Percivals and Mr Ackuaku Edem are seeking the Vice Chairman position.
The Secretary position has two aspirants, Mr Francis Dotsey Bedzo and Mr Agordzetor Daniel, while Mr Thomas Yao Atidepe, Mr Atsu Haggai Ganyo and Mr Nasser Edem are contesting for Deputy Secretary.
Two aspirants, Mr Isaac Kofi Attivor and Mr Agbelorbu Mensah Samuel, filed for Organiser, with Mr Kudoto Victus, Mr Ahiatsi Wisdom and Mr Hagble Stephen Blewunyo contesting for Deputy Organiser.
Mr Gidi Daniel is the sole aspirant for Treasurer, while Mr Azumah Vincent and Mr Akpabli Wisdom are contesting for Deputy Treasurer.
The Communication Officer position has attracted Mr Avege Edem Unity and Mr Tagbor Moses, while Mr Gbede Japhet Festus and Mr Jonathan Dorkenoo are seeking the Deputy Communication Officer position.
The Youth Organiser race has one aspirant, Mr Ackuaku Selasi, while Mr Ativor Selorm Bestine and Mr Kportufe Victus are contesting for Deputy Youth Organiser.
Three candidates—Mr Nudzor Moses Prince, Mr Senyaglo Eric Kwame and Mr Aho Genuine Mawufeasi—have also filed for the Other Youth Representative position.
For the Women Organiser position, Ms Agozie Patience and Ms Kaledzi Rita Lebene are contesting, while Ms Klutsey Catherine and Ms Adrakey Sarrah Nayram are seeking the Deputy Women Organiser position.
The Zongo Caucus Coordinator position has two aspirants, Mr Kludzi Richard Godsway and Mr Bubey Omaru.
Twenty aspirants have also filed under the “Eight Other Members” category, including Mr Dey John Coffie, Ms Adamah Salome, Mr Gbologah Christopher, Mr Dorkenoo Reuben, Mr Agbobli Felix Atsu, Mr Sorkpa Yesutor, Mr Gokah Prince Justice and Mr Tameklo Elikplim.
The remaining aspirants in that category are Ms Dzakpasu Beauty, Mr Amekuedi John, Mr Agbo Jerry Etsey Yaw, Mr Attivor Makafui, Ms Dorvlo Benedicta, Mr Dzebu Doe, Mr Hude Nathan, Mr Biedo Kennedy, Mr Agudzemega Hillary Dogbeda, Ms Gadasu Diana, Mr Ativor Louis Mensah and Mr Davor Stanley Coffie.
The vetting exercise is scheduled for September 25 to 27, followed by the appeals process from September 29 to October 1.
The constituency elections are expected to be held from Saturday, October 24, to Sunday, October 25, 2026.
The constituency election directorate said the successful completion of nominations marked another step towards the organisation of the internal elections.
