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Johnson Asiedu Nketia — National Democratic Congress Chairman, positioned second in 2028 NDC flagbearer race with 21.2% support.
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The Chronicle
… Johnson AsieduNketia, has described the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal as a game-changer for Ghana’s economic future and stressed the urgency of completing it. …
Boankra Port Critical To Ghana’s Development -MosquitoJoy Online
… Mr Tameklo cited individuals such as Julius Debrah, Cassiel Ato Forson, National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, and Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, describing them as competent leaders with the capacity to govern effectively. …
NDC has several candidates capable of beating Bawumia – Edudzi TamekloThe Chronicle
… Julius Debrah The study, conducted by Africa Policy Lens, between April 17 and 19, 2026 shows a near deadlock between the two leading contenders – Party Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia and Chief of Staff Julius Debrah – with neither candidate able to establish a decisive lead. …
NDC Presidential Primary : Mosquito Leads Julius Debrah …APL Poll RevealsFinance Minister Dr Ato Forson maintains the strongest position to become the NDC's 2028 flagbearer with 32.5% support, according to a Global Info Analytics nationwide poll of 8,784 voters conducted in May–June 2026. Johnson Asiedu Nketia placed second with 21.2%, followed closely by Haruna Iddrisu at 21.1%.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson maintains the strongest position to become the NDC's 2028 flagbearer with 32.5% support, according to a Global Info Analytics nationwide poll of 8,784 voters conducted in May–June 2026. Johnson Asiedu Nketia placed second with 21.2%, followed closely by Haruna Iddrisu at 21.1%.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Nii Lante Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, has resigned to pursue a national executive position within the NDC. His resignation comes days after he indicated willingness to contest for NDC National Chairmanship if the current chairman does not seek re-election.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme, has said he is ready to contest for the National Democratic Congress chairmanship should Johnson Asiedu Nketia choose not to seek another term. Vanderpuye, a former Youth and Sports Minister, cited his long service in various party positions since the NDC's 1992 formation as evidence of his qualification.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion essay examines the gap between women's entry into politics and their advancement to leadership positions. Women hold only 14.9% of parliamentary seats and around 4.1% in local assemblies, ranking Ghana 147th globally for women's parliamentary representation, behind Rwanda, Senegal, and Namibia.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Dr. Jonathan Asante Otchere has described NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia's public comments about recommending ministerial appointments as a breach of confidentiality, arguing such internal party discussions should remain private. Otchere also noted a lack of coordination between NDC leadership and President Mahama's government, citing separate "thank you tours" being conducted by each.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Akwesi Amakye Boateng has downplayed suggestions of growing tension between Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, saying internal competition and differing interests are common in political parties as elections approach.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has defended the party's decision to replace Haruna Iddrisu and Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka as Minority Leader and Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament ahead of the 2024 general elections, describing the move as a strategic political decision rather than a personal action aimed at sidelining the two senior figures.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketia, NDC National Chairman, says he advised President Mahama to appoint Haruna Iddrisu and Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak to key ministerial positions to maintain party unity and strengthen cohesion in government following the 2024 election victory.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu criticized a parallel "Thank You Tour" being undertaken by NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, distinguishing President Mahama's post-election engagements as the "proper" thank-you tour. Asiedu Nketia has stated his tour aims to express gratitude to Ghanaians for returning the NDC to power following the 2024 general elections.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the NDC, has reaffirmed the party's commitment to strengthening support systems for former party executives and loyal members who fall on difficult times. The pledge came in response to concerns raised by the Paramount Chief of the Tamale Divisional Area about the welfare of former executives and grassroots supporters.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Youth of the NDC in Tolon Constituency have petitioned party National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia to intervene in investigations into the killing of party supporter Haruna Saibu during the 2024 general elections. Asiedu Nketia acknowledged the sacrifices made by supporters and assured the youth that the party would continue to demand justice.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the NDC, has identified youth unemployment as the government's biggest challenge, stating the public sector cannot absorb all young people seeking employment. He said the government's strategy would focus on skills development and vocational training rather than overreliance on public sector recruitment.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the NDC, has been enskinned as Kashentengwura by the Paramount Chief of the Bole Traditional Area in recognition of his contribution to the party and support for President John Dramani Mahama. Nketia expressed gratitude and reaffirmed his commitment to the NDC and its leadership.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
During NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia's tour of the Savannah Region, Bole Palace conveyed remarks suggesting he could one day rise to the highest political office, noting that those who support others to high office often receive similar blessings. The comments, made on behalf of Bolewura Sarfo Kutuge Feso I, acknowledged Asiedu Nketia's longstanding support for President Mahama and have intensified political speculation about his future ambitions within the NDC.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Senior NDC members including Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey and Mustapha Gbande have raised concerns about party members simultaneously holding government and influential party positions, with some appointees appearing more focused on personal political futures than supporting President Mahama's agenda. The party has issued a directive banning such dual positioning.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bolewura, Sarfo Kutuge Feso I, conveyed appreciation to NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia for his longstanding support for President John Dramani Mahama during Asiedu Nketia's tour of the Savannah Region following the NDC's 2024 election victory.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. John Jinapor appealed to NDC supporters in the Savannah Region to exercise patience with the government, acknowledging expectations for jobs and economic support while cautioning against violence or division within the party. He noted that the government is implementing interventions including funding 2,000 bags of fertiliser and 2,000 bags of weedicides for farmers, and preparing to provide pipe-borne water and improve roads in the area.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has assured residents of the Savannah Region that the area remains a major focus of the government's development agenda during a visit to Salaga South Constituency as part of the NDC's nationwide "Thank You Tour."
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the NDC, has called on party supporters and government appointees to unite behind President Mahama and work collectively to ensure the success of the administration, stressing that party members must remain disciplined and supportive of government policies.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Richard Kofi Asiedu, Central Regional Chairman of the NDC, was enstooled as Development Chief of Agona Kwanyarko in a Saturday ceremony attended by senior political and traditional figures. He pledged to address youth unemployment, poor road networks, and inadequate healthcare facilities in the community.
12 May 2026 · 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.
5 May 2026 · 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.
5 May 2026 · 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.
5 May 2026 · 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%.
5 May 2026 · 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 →