Also known as: Asiedu Nketiah · Asiedu Nketia · National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia · Johnson AsieduNketia · Mr. AsieduNketia · Mr. Asiedu Nketia · Mr Asiedu Nketia · General Mosquito · JAN
Johnson Asiedu Nketia — National Democratic Congress chairman polling competitively in 2028 presidential race, leading party primary survey.
Leading an NDC primary race against Chief of Staff Julius Debrah with 31.9% support to Debrah's 30.1%, Asiedu Nketia is conducting a nationwide "Thank You" tour across regions including the Upper East, while polling shows him leading Bawumia 51% to 39% in simulated 2028 matchups. He has also called for investigations into recent fires at state institutions as potential sabotage aimed at destabilizing the country.
A GlobalInfo Analytics tracking analysis finds that while core party loyalty remains strong—Bawumia leading 83% among non-voting NPP supporters and Asiedu Nketia dominating 74% among NDC supporters—movement is emerging among floating voters, where the gap between the two potential 2028 presidential candidates is tightening.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
A GlobalInfo Analytics tracking analysis finds that while core party loyalty remains strong—Bawumia leading 83% among non-voting NPP supporters and Asiedu Nketia dominating 74% among NDC supporters—movement is emerging among floating voters, where the gap between the two potential 2028 presidential candidates is tightening.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
A Global Info Analytics poll from March 2026 shows Dr Mahamudu Bawumia commands strong loyalty (77–83%) among NPP-aligned voters who skipped the 2024 elections, but struggles among floating voters, who favour NDC candidates. The pollster describes this as a "base-versus-swing voter problem" that could shape the NPP's prospects in the next general election.
22 hours ago · Joy Online →
According to a March 2026 Global Info Analytics tracking poll, Ghanaians who did not vote in the 2024 general elections are tilting strongly toward the NDC, particularly Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson. The survey found that when non-voters are included in projections, Forson's leads over the NPP's likely flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia expand across nearly all demographic categories—from 26 to 29 percentage points among tertiary-educated voters, and from 19 to 22 points among Christian voters.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
A Global Info Analytics March 2026 tracking survey shows Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson securing 55% support against former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's 37% in a simulated 2028 presidential contest. In a separate matchup, NDC's Johnson Asiedu Nketia also leads Dr Bawumia 51% to 39%.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketia and Dr Mahamudu Bawumia shared a warm public interaction during the 40th-anniversary celebration of the Mid-West Ghana Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Sunyani, drawing cheers from the congregation and highlighting the unifying role of religious institutions amid political rivalry.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the NDC, called for thorough investigations into recent fire outbreaks at state institutions, warning that any act of sabotage must be uncovered. He compared the incidents to similar events in 2000 and 2016, and alleged they could be linked to attempts to create artificial power disruptions to destabilize the country.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Paramount Chief of Bongo has commended NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia's nationwide "Thank You" tour for deepening grassroots engagement and strengthening ties between political leadership and traditional authorities. The Chief described such visits as important for fostering collaboration, understanding local concerns, and promoting national cohesion.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Board Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has emphasized the urgency of completing the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal, describing it as a game-changer that will reduce congestion at seaports and bring logistics services closer to businesses in the middle and northern parts of the country.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
National Democratic Congress chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia is beginning a two-day tour of the Upper East region as part of his nationwide Thank You Tour to thank the electorate for returning the NDC to power and render account of the government's stewardship.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
The Board Chairman of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has described the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal, a dry port project aimed at bringing cargo services closer to central and northern Ghana, as a game-changer that will ease congestion at coastal ports, reduce transport costs, and support trade within Ghana and neighbouring landlocked countries.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →