Also known as: Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah · Mr. Asiedu Nketiah · Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, Board Chairman of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) · Mr Nketiah · NDC Chair Asiedu Nketiah · Mr Asiedu Nketiah · GPHA Board Chair Asiedu Nketia · Mr. Nketiah · Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah · Safo Nketiah
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah — National Chairman of Ghana's NDC, articulating party positions on policy continuity, media accountability, and governance preparation.
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Political analyst Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere has questioned the political pedigree and stature of New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairman John Boadu in comparison with his National Democratic Congress (NDC) counterpart, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah. …
Asante Otchere questions John Boadu’s political stature against Asiedu NketiahThe Ghanaian Times
… Johnson Asiedu Nketiah. The programme is expected to feature in-depth conversations, brief interviews and the submission of personal memories, providing an opportunity for participants to contribute to the documentation of experiences associated with the NDC and Ghana’s Fourth Re …
Vice President to launch six NDC historiographies on October 13Joy Online
The Krachi East Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Safo Nketiah, has commended Zoomlion Ghana Limited for its numerous interventions in the area, stressing that the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities were complementing the assembly’s development efforts. …
Krachi East Assembly hails Zoomlion’s IRECOP intervention at YabramJoy Online
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has called for greater policy continuity in Ghana, urging successive governments to improve programmes that are delivering results instead of abandoning them because they were initiated by their …
Don’t abandon working policies because of politics – Asiedu NketiahJoy Online
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has urged journalists to remain independent and resist allowing complaints from politicians to determine whether their reporting is fair. …
Asiedu Nketiah urges journalists to report fairly at all times, and not based on politicians’ complaintsJoy Online
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has criticised Ghana’s tendency to discontinue or substantially alter development programmes whenever political power changes hands, saying the practice undermines long-term national developm …
‘A serious country cannot start afresh every four years’ – Asiedu NketiahThe Ghanaian Times
… Speaking at the event, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, called for greater support for media institutions to enable journalists to maintain professional standards and remain independent in their work. …
Ghanaian Times Bono Regional Correspondent wins 2 awardsJoy Online
In a reprimand akin to the Biblical admonition that a prophet is without honour among his kindred, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has berated attempts in the past to denigrate the name and importance of Osagyefo Dr Kwame N …
It’s Ghana’s shame to denigrate Nkrumah when the whole world honours him as African of the Century – Asiedu NketiahJoy Online
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, says modern Ghana owes a significant part of its existence as a nation to Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah. …
No other nationalist can compare to Nkrumah – Asiedu NketiahJoy Online
National Chairman of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, says the government must be prepared to face sustained scrutiny over its policies, spending and development promises. …
This government should expect scrutiny – Asiedu NketiahPolitical analyst Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere has questioned NPP National Chairman John Boadu's political pedigree and gravitas compared with NDC counterpart Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, suggesting Boadu's election was shaped by internal party dynamics rather than an assessment of competence.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Political analyst Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere has questioned NPP National Chairman John Boadu's political pedigree and gravitas compared with NDC counterpart Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, suggesting Boadu's election was shaped by internal party dynamics rather than an assessment of competence.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang will serve as Special Guest of Honour at the launch of six historiographies documenting the National Democratic Congress's history and political journey during Ghana's Fourth Republic, scheduled for October 13, 2026, at the Ghana Academy of Arts & Sciences.
1 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Krachi East Municipal Chief Executive has commended Zoomlion Ghana Limited for its corporate social responsibility activities, including free waste management services and cleanup exercises. He noted that Zoomlion's IRECOP facility at Yabram has been critical for the municipality's waste disposal, particularly since the area lacks a dedicated landfill site.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has called for greater policy continuity in Ghana, urging governments to improve programmes delivering results rather than scrap them because predecessors initiated them. He noted that while failing policies should be discontinued, renaming or restructuring effective programmes wastes public funds and deprives the country of full benefit from existing investments.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has urged journalists to remain independent and resist allowing politicians' complaints to determine editorial decisions, calling on them to subject claims to proper scrutiny and report facts regardless of political favour.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has criticised Ghana's practice of discontinuing or substantially altering development programmes when political power changes, arguing that a serious country cannot start afresh every four years and should instead build institutional and policy continuity across administrations.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Daniel B. Dzirasah, the Ghanaian Times' Bono Regional Correspondent, won Best Reporter in Mining and Best Development-Focused Reporter at the 4th Bono Regional Ghana Journalists Association Awards. Eight other journalists were also honoured at the ceremony in Sunyani.
22 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has criticized past attempts to denigrate the name and legacy of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, calling it shameful when the world honours him as African of the Century. He commended the Nkrumah Fest initiative by Ellembelle MP Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as an effort to restore Ghana's image regarding its founding president.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, says Dr Kwame Nkrumah played a unique role in bringing together separate political and administrative entities—including the Gold Coast colony, Ashanti Kingdom, Northern Territories, and Trans-Volta Togoland—to form modern Ghana, and that no other nationalist can be compared to him.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah told journalists at the Ghana Journalists Association awards in Sunyani that the government should expect scrutiny of its policies, spending and development promises, and urged media to hold ministers accountable, examine public expenditure, and track whether commitments to Ghanaians are delivered.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, has called for improved working conditions and institutional support for journalists, saying media organisations must have resources to employ competent professionals and maintain newsrooms. He also urged regional journalists to monitor public projects and spending.
20 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has expressed concern over deliberate attempts to diminish the legacy of Ghana's first President Kwame Nkrumah, arguing that his contributions went beyond political independence to transforming ordinary Ghanaians' lives through policies such as free compulsory education.
19 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
The NDC National Chairman told an inter-continental dialogue in South Korea that political parties must adapt to changing societies, strengthen leadership and rebuild public trust rather than relying solely on historical identities and generational loyalties, as each generation expects parties to demonstrate relevance to contemporary realities.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of Ghana's NDC, told the inaugural Inter-Continental Dialogue on Political Parties in Seoul that the quality of government is shaped long before elections; political parties must regard the pre-election period as preparation for governance, using that time to decide whom to trust and promote and how seriously to develop policy, rather than treating it solely as a period for mobilising votes.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority Board Chairman said the GPHA has demonstrated resilience and strategic vision over four decades through infrastructure expansion, technological adoption and operational efficiency improvements, positioning Ghana's ports as critical gateways for trade and regional integration.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, posted a photograph with his wife calling her "Woman Crush Everyday," which prompted social media comments about a potential presidential bid and first lady, amid ongoing speculation about his intentions to succeed President Mahama.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
According to a nationwide Africa Policy Lens survey of 16,963 respondents conducted in late July to early August 2026, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia holds 45.7 to 49.9 per cent support in seven hypothetical head-to-head contests against potential NDC presidential contenders, with his closest races against NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah (45.8 per cent for Bawumia versus 42.4 per cent) and Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson (45.7 per cent versus 42.8 per cent).
19 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's NDC national chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah called for reforms within political parties and the judiciary to strengthen democratic governance and rebuild public trust across Africa, arguing that democracy depends not only on elections but on how political authority is exercised between elections.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Democratic Congress has launched a six-volume publication documenting the party's history and the 4th Republic of Ghana's political history, with the main launch scheduled for 28 September 2026 at UPSA. The collection traces the NDC's journey from formation to present, capturing key milestones including leadership elections, manifesto development, and constitutional reforms.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says the NDC was the first political party in Ghana to adopt universal member suffrage for its presidential primaries in 2014. He distinguished between internal leadership elections, which are unaffected by a recent Supreme Court ruling, and presidential and parliamentary primaries, which the court determined should be made as democratic as possible because candidates could eventually hold national office.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, says his relationship with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak remains strong despite recent reshuffling decisions. He stated that his public comments about the reshuffle were truthful and clarified there is no personal hostility between them, noting he continues to communicate regularly with both ministers.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The New Patriotic Party has rejected the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the delegate system for internal party elections, arguing it imposes financial burden on parties and strengthens the case for state funding of political parties. Party Director of Elections Evans Nimako said the delegate system is integral to Ghana's democratic architecture and party building.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Director of Elections Evans Nimako has argued that Ghana should enforce existing electoral laws against bribery and vote-buying rather than abolishing the delegate system following a Supreme Court ruling. He contended that Ghana already has adequate legal provisions to address electoral offences under the Representation of the People Law, and that the challenge is enforcement rather than the need to dismantle the delegate system.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP has warned that the Supreme Court's decision striking down the delegate system for internal party elections will significantly increase the cost of organising party primaries. The party's Director of Elections said the judgment would require political parties to organise larger-scale internal elections, making the process far more expensive than under the delegate system.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says discussions on presidential term limits should centre on Ghana's constitutional restrictions rather than whether President Mahama seeks a third term, arguing the issue is about democratic stability and power alternation established in the 1992 Constitution.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has rejected criticism of the government's spending levels, saying funds will be released once work is properly completed and procurement processes are finished. He argued that the GH¢6 billion spent by mid-year is not insignificant and that payments will increase as projects progress and completion certificates are issued.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says the NDC administration has stabilised key areas of the economy, controlling cedi depreciation and inflation, and has laid the foundation for job creation and economic growth.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says the party will have little difficulty retaining power in the next general election if the government maintains its current pace of work, citing economic stabilisation—particularly control of cedi depreciation and inflation—as key achievements that give him confidence.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah defended his leadership style, saying difficult decisions cannot be avoided even if they cause short-term hurt, and justified publicly explaining the controversial reshuffling of the party's parliamentary leadership that replaced Haruna Iddrisu as Minority Leader with Dr Cassiel Ato Forson.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, says he has no regrets over the party's reshuffle of parliamentary leadership ahead of the 2024 general election, which saw Haruna Iddrisu replaced as Minority Leader by Dr Cassiel Ato Forson and Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak removed as Minority Chief Whip. Asiedu Nketiah insists the decision was correct despite the controversy it generated, stating that he stands by the truth of the circumstances surrounding it.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →