NDC Deputy Communications Director backs Dr Samuel Ayeh’s bid for party position

The endorsement adds to growing attention surrounding the contest for Deputy National Communications Officer as the governing party prepares for its internal elections.

The Deputy Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Julius Kwame Anthony, has thrown his support behind Dr Samuel Ayeh’s bid to become the party’s next Deputy National Communications Officer.

The endorsement comes as the NDC prepares to elect national officers as part of its 2026 internal elections, with aspirants seeking positions within the party’s national communications structure.

Dr Ayeh, who serves as Governance Spokesperson at the Presidency, has declared his intention to contest the position, saying he wants to help strengthen the party’s communication machinery and improve how its vision is presented to Ghanaians.

According to a report published on November 2, the backing from the Deputy Communications Director represents support from a senior figure within the party’s communications structure. He

Ayeh outlines communication priorities

Dr Ayeh picked nomination forms to contest the position on October 21, 2026.

In announcing his ambition, he said his focus would be on strengthening research-driven communication, empowering grassroots communicators and enhancing the party’s strategic engagement with the media.

He also expressed gratitude to the NDC’s National Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, whom he credited with providing mentorship, leadership and encouragement throughout his development as a communicator.

Dr Ayeh said he hoped to build on the existing communications structure and make the party’s message more responsive to the aspirations of Ghanaians.

Contest for national communications positions

The Deputy National Communications Officer position is among the national executive roles expected to be filled through the party’s internal electoral process.

Other party figures have also expressed interest in positions within the communications leadership. Godwin Ako Gunn, a current Deputy National Communications Officer, has declared his intention to contest the substantive National Communications Officer position.

The NDC’s internal elections are expected to culminate in its National Congress scheduled for December 19, 2026.

The endorsement of Dr Ayeh adds another dimension to the contest, although the eventual outcome will depend on the party’s electoral process and the decision of its delegates.