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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has barred serving government appointees from contesting for executive positions within the party unless they resign from their posts.
The directive was announced by the NDC’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, at a press conference on Thursday, January 29, as part of preparations for the party’s nationwide reorganisation exercise, which begins on January 30.
According to Mr Kwetey, any government appointee seeking to contest a party position must resign from their appointment at least six months before filing nomination forms.
“Any person contesting any position in the party who is holding an office to which he or she was appointed by the president or the government shall resign at least six clear months prior to the filing of nomination forms for the party position he or she desires to contest,” he stated.
He explained that the restriction applies to a broad category of government officials, including ministers, deputy ministers, chief executive officers, managing directors, and metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives.
However, Mr Kwetey clarified that the directive does not apply to board members.
“A person appointed as a chairperson or member of any board, or any analogous position, shall be exempt from the restrictions,” he added.
The party says the decision is intended to ensure fairness and clarity in its internal electoral processes as it undertakes organisational reforms ahead of future political activities.
