Also known as: Mr. Kwetey · Mr. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey · General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey · Hon. Fifi Kwetey · General Secretary Fifi Kwetey
Fifi Kwetey — NDC General Secretary, vocal on party accountability and opposing misconduct across political parties.
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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 contestJoy 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 nominationsJoy 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 nominationsThe 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 backingThe 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 KumasiDaily 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 BidThe Chronicle
… He also cited Fifi Kwetey, accusing him of alleging that government officials were cutting deals with persons accused of corruption to avoid prosecution. …
Halt Creeping Culture Of Silence -Nana AkomeaJoy Online
General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has dismissed claims by the Minority in Parliament that President John Dramani Mahama is undermining freedom of expression in Ghana. …
Mahama isn’t suppressing free speech – Fifi Kwetey rejects Minority’s claimsThe Chronicle
… Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled a series of activities nationwide to mark the June 4, 2026 edition of the party’s annual “NDC Month”. …
NDC to hold public lectures, commemorative events to mark June 4NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey said he would have accepted a government appointment provided it was not a full-time position, though he has not actively sought one. He noted that general secretaries of both major parties have typically received appointments, particularly as board chairs, but emphasized his current focus on the party outweighs interest in such a role.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey said he would have accepted a government appointment provided it was not a full-time position, though he has not actively sought one. He noted that general secretaries of both major parties have typically received appointments, particularly as board chairs, but emphasized his current focus on the party outweighs interest in such a role.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
The NDC General Secretary says National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has earned the right to contest for the presidency through his years of dedicated service to the party, though Kwetey added he will ensure fair contest conditions for all prospective candidates.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey says he would accept a government appointment if it were not full-time, but adds that his current position gives him liberty to focus on the party and speak freely without worrying about government reactions. He notes that general secretaries typically hold board chairmanships across the two main parties, but argues that combining the party role with such a position would create conflicting lines of authority.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey has warned the NPP that continuing to hunt for scandals will keep the party in opposition, accusing it of manufacturing controversy around the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa. The comments come after the NPP youth wing protested over an alleged GH¢16.4 million discrepancy in the GH¢49.72 million evacuation exercise.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey has accused the NPP of targeting Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in retaliation for exposing alleged wrongdoing under its administration. His comments followed an NPP youth demonstration questioning an alleged GH¢16.4 million discrepancy in spending on evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey has challenged the NPP to provide evidence that Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa stole money from a GH¢49.72 million operation to evacuate 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa. An NPP youth demonstration in Accra had demanded accountability over a reported GH¢16.4 million discrepancy and requested flight invoices, payment records and an independent audit.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey said he resigned from his parliamentary ranking member role because he rejected expectations from his own party to find scandals against the NPP at all costs, including manufacturing wrongdoing where none existed.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey has warned party members they cannot repeat the misconduct they accused the NPP of and expect protection, saying the NDC must demonstrate accountability by acting against its own members. His warning comes as the party faces scrutiny over the World Cup visa scandal and sexual abuse allegations at Obuasi Senior High Technical School.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey said President Mahama will not shield anyone engaged in wrongdoing, including party members, and that the party's commitment to accountability will be tested by its willingness to punish its own. His remarks come amid investigations into the World Cup visa scandal and sexual abuse allegations involving an Obuasi school headmaster.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey has warned the party risks undermining itself if it repeats mistakes voters rejected under the NPP, urging members against treating party membership as protection from accountability. He emphasized the party's commitment to discipline will be tested by its willingness to punish its own members.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
The NDC's General Secretary has admitted the party mishandled its response to sexual abuse allegations against Obuasi SHTS headmaster Zakaria Abdulai, saying it should have waited for further evidence before supporting him. The party initially credited his denial and a Ghana Education Service report clearing him, but later changed position after documentary evidence emerged.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Fifi Kwetey, NDC General Secretary, says wrongdoing across political parties stems from people pursuing personal gain, and that the test of leadership lies in how governments respond when misconduct emerges rather than which party is in power. He criticized the NPP administration for shielding government wrongdoing, arguing the distinction between governments should be their willingness to confront such issues.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey said the party will not protect government officials from accountability, including jail, over wrongdoing. He stated that the NDC would take firm action against ministers and chief executives who violate expected standards, regardless of their position.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey gave his party's government a score of 7 out of 10, describing it as "more than a pass" but saying he expects performance to improve toward 8 out of 10. He acknowledged government difficulties but argued that the real test is how leadership responds, insisting the party should not shield officials accused of wrongdoing.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
National Democratic Congress General Secretary Fiifi Kwetey has called the NPP's demonstration against Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa over the South Africa evacuation controversy "a total joke," challenging the opposition party to provide evidence that the minister stole public funds. Kwetey argued that Ablakwa is being targeted by the NPP because of his role in exposing alleged wrongdoing during the previous administration.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Fifi Kwetey, General Secretary of the NDC, says he has not been offered or sought a government board appointment, and that remaining outside government structures gives him greater freedom to speak independently on party and government issues and avoids potential conflicts with his role leading the party.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey says the party will not shield any members or government appointees found culpable of wrongdoing and is committed to seeking answers when concerns about possible wrongdoing emerge, marking a departure from past practice of protecting party members.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Fifi Kwetey has acknowledged that political mercenaries—people who join parties primarily for personal benefits rather than commitment to the party's ideals—operate within the NDC and other political parties, warning that the practice undermines party discipline and national development.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has banned tally voting for eight positions in constituency-level elections scheduled for October 24, and requires delegates to present valid identification before voting. The party's General Secretary announced strict guidelines requiring consistent application of ID verification and prohibiting ballot counting for women's and youth conferences until main constituency elections conclude.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey said the party will not interfere in investigations into the suspended headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School over sexual abuse allegations, and will accept the investigation's outcome regardless of whether he is found guilty or not guilty.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Zakaria Abdulai, headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, has resigned as Juaben Constituency Secretary of the NDC and withdrawn from the party's constituency chairmanship race following a directive by the NDC's Functional Executive Committee ordering him to step aside during a criminal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students. He indicated he would pursue lawful means to challenge the allegations.
20 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Democratic Congress has directed Zakaria Abdulai, headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, to step aside from his Juaben Constituency Chairmanship race to allow for an unhindered criminal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, reversing its earlier decision to let him contest.
20 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Democratic Congress has directed Zakaria Abdulai, the suspended headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, to step aside from the Juaben Constituency Chairmanship race pending a criminal investigation. The party said the directive is in the interest of transparency and accountability, and does not determine the merits of the allegations against him.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has decided not to disqualify Zakaria Abdulai, headmaster of Obuasi Senior High Technical School, from contesting the party's Juaben Constituency Chairmanship despite allegations of sexual misconduct involving female students and his interdiction by the Ghana Education Service. The party's Functional Executive Committee resolved to allow him to remain in the race in accordance with principles of fairness and natural justice.
20 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed Julius Kwame Anthony as Deputy Communications Director, effective immediately, following approval by the party's Functional Executive Committee. The party said the appointment was aimed at strengthening its communications team and improving public engagement.
14 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The National Democratic Congress has appointed Julius Kwame Anthony as Deputy Communications Director, effective immediately, to strengthen its communications operations and improve public engagement. Anthony will serve alongside Godwin Ako Gunn and Kakra Essamuah as designated media contacts for the party.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has congratulated the New Patriotic Party on electing its new national executives, expressing commitment to peaceful political engagement and calling for cooperation among all political actors to prioritise Ghana's national interest.
5 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The NDC has congratulated the NPP on electing new national executives and urged both parties to place Ghana's interests above their respective political interests. The NDC reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful political engagement and democratic values, expressing hope that cooperation under the new NPP leadership will advance shared goals for Ghana.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has congratulated the newly elected national executives of the New Patriotic Party and urged them to put Ghana's national interest above partisan considerations. The NDC said it remains committed to peaceful political engagement and that the two parties have a collective responsibility to strengthen Ghana's democratic development.
5 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
The NDC has congratulated the NPP on electing its new national executives and called for political actors to prioritize Ghana's national interest over partisan considerations and protect democratic gains.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →