… I can choose to become a general secretary again, and contest with my brother and very good friend Fifi Kwetey.” “I can decide to remain the national chairman, and I can decide to contest and go back to parliament. …
… I can choose to become a general secretary again, and contest with my brother and very good friend Fifi Kwetey.” “I can decide to remain the national chairman, and I can decide to contest and go back to parliament. …
… I can choose to become a general secretary again, and contest with my brother and very good friend Fifi Kwetey.” “I can decide to remain the national chairman, and I can decide to contest and go back to parliament. …
… The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, and the General Secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, also honoured the former President. …
… 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. …
… At the time, the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey, called for a halt to further appointments, alleging that the judiciary risked being influenced by the executive. …
… At the time, the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey, called for a halt to further appointments, alleging that the judiciary risked being influenced by the executive. …
… The NDC chief scribe, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey has opposed the idea and also rejected the calls to that effect saying the party is committed to the two-term tenure provided by the 1992 Constitution in respect for the entrenched clauses affirming that Mahama’s presidency ends in 2028. …
… Fiifi Kwetey addressing the gathering The commemoration of Cadres Day was organised by the Young Cadres in the Ashanti Region, last Friday, in recognition of the role of cadres whose dedication and commitment sustained the revolution and the birth of the party. …
… Information gathered by DAILY GUIDE indicates that some top executives of the NDC, including its General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, and National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, who have publicly opposed calls for President Mahama’s bid for a third term in office, were absent …
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says he will publicly declare any presidential ambition when the appropriate time arrives, but refuses to rule out contesting for the presidency, arguing that timing is crucial in declaring political intentions.
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says he will publicly declare any presidential ambition when the appropriate time arrives, but refuses to rule out contesting for the presidency, arguing that timing is crucial in declaring political intentions.
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah said politicians cannot hide their ambitions and expect public support, suggesting he would openly declare his intentions when the time is right, amid speculation about a potential presidential bid ahead of the 2028 election.
National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has declined to rule out a future presidential bid, saying he will declare any political intentions when the appropriate time comes. He argued that ambition is essential in politics and that politicians should be transparent about their aspirations rather than hiding them.
President Mahama paid tribute to late President Atta Mills at a wreath-laying ceremony marking the 14th anniversary of his death, pledging to uphold the values of integrity, humility and compassionate leadership that defined Mills' administration and urging Ghanaians to emulate his selfless service and dedication to national unity.
The National Democratic Congress has let its six-month resignation deadline expire for government appointees seeking to contest party positions in the December 2026 internal elections. The requirement, announced on January 29, 2026, mandated that party members holding ministerial, executive, and local government posts resign at least six months before filing nominations, though board positions were exempted.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the NDC of political inconsistency, saying the party criticised the NPP administration's Supreme Court nominations while in opposition but is now nominating judges itself after returning to government. Afenyo-Markin acknowledged the President's constitutional authority to make such nominations but questioned whether the NDC is "a principled political party."
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused the NDC of political inconsistency, saying the party criticised the NPP administration's Supreme Court appointments while in opposition but is now making similar nominations under President Mahama. Afenyo-Markin acknowledged the President's constitutional authority to nominate judges but questioned the NDC's stated principles.
Rumours circulate that President John Dramani Mahama may seek a third term, despite his public rejection of the idea and NDC officials' commitment to the two-term constitutional limit. Supporters are advocating for a legal examination of the constitutional amendment process, citing the possibility of extending presidential tenure under Article 290 with a nationwide referendum requiring 75% approval.
The National Democratic Congress held Cadres Commemoration Day at Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi, with the General Secretary calling on party members to embrace cadreship and champion the party's values with dedication. The event, themed "Ensuring Transparent Governance: Role of Cadres," was organised by Young Cadres in the Ashanti Region to recognise the role of cadres in sustaining the party's revolution and birth.
President John Mahama has ruled out seeking a third presidential term, reaffirming his commitment to the constitutional two-term limit during a meeting with the NDC's Council of Elders at the Flagstaff House. He previously made similar remarks during a state visit to Singapore.
The Chairman of the NPP's Communications Committee has called on President Mahama to halt what he describes as a "creeping culture of silence," arguing that speech-related matters should be addressed through civil remedies rather than criminal prosecution. He cited several recent arrests of individuals linked to political commentary or public criticism, maintaining they do not meet the threshold for sedition offences.
The NDC's General Secretary has dismissed allegations by the opposition Minority in Parliament that President Mahama is undermining freedom of expression, characterizing the claims as exaggerated and politically motivated while asserting the President respects dissenting opinions.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) will hold public lectures and commemorative events nationwide to mark the June 4, 2026 edition of its annual "NDC Month," with the theme "Strengthening State Institutions: Lessons from the June 4, 1979 Uprising." The NDC General Secretary said the commemoration reflects on accountability, discipline, integrity, and social justice in governance.