NDC’s six-month resignation deadline expires, leaving key government appointees out of party contest

Based on the current list of national executives who also hold government appointments, the following officials fall within the category of persons affected by the directive if they intend to seek re-election to party office:Party ExecutiveGovernment position George Opare AddoMinister for Youth Development and Empowerment Sammy Gyamfi CEO, Ghana Gold Board Malik Basintale CEO, Youth Employment Agency Osman Ayariga CEO, National Youth Authority Hanna Bissiw CEO, Minerals Development Fund Ruth Seddoh Director-General, National Service Authority Elikem Kotoko Deputy CEO, Forestry CommissionAbigail Elorm MensahCEO, MASLOCThe implication is broader than the current list of national executives.

In practical terms, that means government appointees who are currently in office have, under the current directive, effectively ruled themselves out of contesting for national party positions at the December 2026 congress.

On January 29, 2026, NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey announced that party members occupying certain government positions must resign at least six clear months before filing nominations if they intend to contest for party office.