NDC Orders Gov’t Appointees Seeking Party Positions to Resign Six Months Before Elections; Board Members Exempted

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has announced a major guideline affecting all party members seeking to contest internal elections while holding government appointments.

According to the new directive, any individual occupying a government appointment—except for board membership—must resign at least six months before the party election if they intend to contest for any party office.

Fifi Kwetey explained that the rule is aimed at promoting fairness, preventing conflicts of interest, and ensuring that no aspirant uses state resources or influence to gain an unfair advantage in party contests.

He stressed that the NDC is committed to strengthening internal democracy as the party prepares for upcoming elections at various organizational levels.

The decision has been received with widespread attention, as it may affect several government appointees who have expressed interest in contesting key positions within the party. Party members are expected to comply fully with the new requirement ahead of the next internal electoral calendar.