Sixty-three aspirants have filed their nominations to contest various executive positions in the Akan Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Oti Region.
The highest competition is for the eight positions of Other Members, which have attracted 21 aspirants ahead of the constituency elections scheduled for October 24, 2026.
Mr Emmanuel Klu, Akan NDC Director of Elections, disclosed the figures to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on Thursday, September 24, after the close of nominations at Kadjebi.
He said two aspirants each had filed to contest the positions of Chairman, Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Women’s Organiser, Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, Communication Officer, Deputy Communication Officer and Other Youth.
According to him, four candidates each were contesting the positions of Vice-Chairman, Deputy Women’s Organiser and Deputy Youth Organiser.
The positions of Organiser, Youth Organiser, Deputy Organiser and Zongo Caucus attracted three candidates each.
Mr Klu said all the nominations had been received and duly recorded, bringing the total number of aspirants to 63.
He urged the candidates to conduct their campaigns peacefully and adhere to the NDC’s rules and regulations throughout the electoral process.
The October 24 election will see delegates elect constituency executives who will be responsible for managing the affairs of the party at the constituency level.
The exercise forms part of the NDC’s nationwide internal electoral process to select constituency-level executives.
