Former Tamale Central Member of Parliament Inusah Fuseini has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to deliberately unite all contestants following its internal elections, warning that divisions between winners and losers could undermine the party’s prospects in the 2028 general elections.
Speaking to the media after casting his vote in the party’s constituency-level elections on Saturday, October 24, 2026, Mr. Fuseini emphasised that unity is a non-negotiable requirement for a governing party seeking re-election.
“A party in power can only win elections when they are united. So unity is a cardinal need now going into election 2028,” he said .
Every Contestant Has a Role
Mr. Fuseini urged the party leadership to avoid leaving unsuccessful aspirants feeling excluded, stressing that every contestant has something valuable to contribute regardless of the outcome of the vote.
He said the internal elections should not create a permanent divide between those who win positions and those who do not, and called on the leadership to ensure that all aspirants remain engaged after the contest concludes.
“Bringing the contestants together would help the NDC maintain a collective focus as it prepares for the 2028 general elections,” he stated .
Nationwide Constituency Elections Underway
Mr. Fuseini’s remarks came as the NDC conducted constituency executive elections across all 276 constituencies nationwide on October 24 and 25, 2026. The exercise, which forms a key part of the party’s organisational restructuring, has drawn approximately 15,000 aspirants competing for various executive positions .
In the Tamale Central Constituency, approximately 1,606 delegates were expected to vote for aspirants contesting 12 positions . The Northern Regional Minister, Ali Adolf John, visited several voting centres in Sagnari and Tamale Central, expressing satisfaction with the conduct of the elections and urging all contestants to accept the outcomes to keep the party united ahead of 2028 .
NDC National Leadership Transition Looms
The constituency elections are the first phase of the NDC’s broader internal reorganisation, which will culminate in the national executive elections scheduled for December 19, 2026. Nominations for national positions closed on October 21, with 137 aspirants picking up forms to contest 14 positions .
A significant transition is underway at the top: incumbent National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah is not seeking re-election. Five aspirants are vying to succeed him, including former National Chairman Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, former Odododiodo MP Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, former Greater Accra Regional Minister Nii Armah Ashietey, National Vice Chairman Sofo Azorkar, and former Local Government Minister Akwasi Opong-Fosu .
The national chairman position carries a filing fee of GH¢100,000, the highest on the party’s fee schedule, while the general secretary position is priced at GH¢80,000 . Incumbent General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey is seeking re-election against Stephen Donkor .
Unity Message Echoed Across Party
Mr. Fuseini’s call for unity reflects a broader sentiment within the party as it prepares for the 2028 contest. In the Manhyia North constituency, former NDC parliamentary candidate Hamza Swallah similarly urged aspirants to embrace unity after the elections, stressing that the party’s peaceful approach to internal contests should not be compromised .
The former Tamale Central MP has previously been vocal about party discipline. In June 2026, he defended the NDC Council of Elders’ intervention to curb premature presidential campaign activities, warning that early internal positioning could distract the government from delivering on its mandate .
With the constituency elections concluded and the national congress set for December, the NDC now faces the task of translating internal competition into organisational strength—a challenge Mr. Fuseini believes will determine the party’s fortunes in 2028.
