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Fifi Fiavi Kwetey

Also known as: Mr. Kwetey · Mr. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey

2026-05-202026-08-05

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Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    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.

    Asiedu Nketiah says he will declare presidential ambition ‘when the time is up’
  3. Joy Online

    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.

    You cannot hide your ambition and expect people to vote for you – Asiedu Nketiah’s 2028 Message
  4. Joy Online

    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 have never ruled any position out – Asiedu Nketiah keeps presidential ambition alive
  5. July 2026
  6. The Ghanaian Times

    The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, and the General Secretary of the NDC, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, also honoured the former President.

    Atta Mills’ humility, integrity must guide leadership  – Pres Mahama
  7. Joy Online

    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.

    NDC’s six-month resignation deadline expires, leaving key government appointees out of party contest
  8. Joy Online

    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.

    Afenyo-Markin accuses NDC of hypocrisy over Supreme Court judge nominations
  9. Joy Online

    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.

    Afenyo-Markin accuses NDC of hypocrisy over Supreme Court judge nominations
  10. The Chronicle

    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.

    Rumours of Mahama’s third-term bid pop up …Supporters to seek legal backing
  11. June 2026
  12. The Chronicle

    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.

    NDC marks Cadres Commemoration day in Kumasi
  13. Daily Guide

    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

    Mahama Rejects 3rd Term Bid

Today

  1. Asiedu Nketiah defers presidential ambition declaration pending right timing

    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.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. NDC chairman hints he may declare 2028 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.

    6 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. NDC chairman keeps presidential ambition open for future

    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.

    6 hours ago · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Mahama pledges to uphold Atta Mills' legacy of integrity

    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.

    27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 20 July

  1. NDC resignation deadline for government appointees now expired

    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.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Afenyo-Markin accuses NDC of hypocrisy over court judge nominations

    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."

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Afenyo-Markin accuses NDC of hypocrisy on court nominations

    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.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Supporters urge legal review of Mahama third-term possibility

    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.

    10 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 23 June

  1. NDC marks Cadres Commemoration Day in Kumasi

    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.

    23 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 4 June

  1. President Mahama rules out third-term bid, commits to constitutional limit

    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.

    4 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Friday 22 May

  1. NPP official urges Mahama to curb arrests linked to political speech

    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.

    22 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 21 May

  1. NDC official rejects Minority claims of free speech suppression

    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.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. NDC plans lectures, events for June 4 commemoration

    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.

    20 May 2026 · The Chronicle

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