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Johnson Asiedu Nketiah

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

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah — NDC National Chairman advocating for reparatory justice and party unity behind President Mahama's administration.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has called on party supporters to retain hardworking branch executives as the party begins preparations towards the 2028 general elections.

    Asiedu Nketiah urges NDC supporters to retain effective branch executives ahead of 2028
  3. Joy Online

    The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has cautioned party supporters against placing their hopes in the opposition New Patriotic Party and its expected 2028 flagbearer, Mahamudu Bawumia.

    Don’t expect solutions from Bawumia – Asiedu Nketiah tells NDC supporters
  4. Joy Online

    Addressing party supporters during the “Thank You Tour” of NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah in the Savannah Region on Thursday, May 14, Dr Jinapor acknowledged the growing demand for jobs and economic support but urged supporters not to engage in acts that could under

    John Jinapor urges NDC supporters to remain patient as government rolls out interventions
  5. Joy Online

    National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has appealed to party supporters to remain united behind the administration of President John Dramani Mahama to help ensure the success of the government.

    Asiedu Nketiah urges NDC supporters to rally behind Mahama government
  6. Joy Online

    that “the pockets of ambitions constitute an absolute distraction to our mandate.” His comments come amid growing speculation over possible succession ambitions within the NDC, with discussions in political circles linking figures such as National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah

    Put Mahama’s mandate first, not presidential ambitions – Gbande warns NDC members
  7. The Chronicle

    The enstoolment by the Kyidom Divisional Council drew government officials, including the Chief of Staff Mr Julius Debrah and NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, who described the new chief as committed and hardworking.

    New Kwanyarko Nkosuohene Pledges Focus On Youth Employment
  8. Joy Online

    The Asantehene made the remarks when some board members of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority, led by Board Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, paid a courtesy call on him.

    Complete Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal to create jobs – Asantehene urges gov’t
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    The chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has underscored the critical role of the church in shaping the moral character of the youth, describing it as essential to reversing what he termed the declining moral standards in Ghanaian soc

    NDC chairman calls for stronger church partnership
  10. Business & Financial Times

    Speaking at the Manhyia Palace during a courtesy call by a delegation from the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), led by Board Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the Asantehene expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of progress and urged the Shippers Authority and GPH

    Otumfuo urges gov’t to expedite work on Boankra Inland Port project
  11. The Chronicle

    General Mosquito presents a souvenir to the King The Ashanti Overlord gave the admonition when a delegation from the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), led by the Board Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, called on him at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.

    Otumfuo Charges GPHA Board: Complete Boankra Project!  …To Avoid Waste Of Public Funds

Yesterday

  1. Reparatory justice demands accountability for colonialism, NDC chair says

    NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has stated that Africa's call for reparatory justice is driven by a demand for accountability rather than emotion, and that the continent cannot achieve genuine independence without economic sovereignty and control of its financial systems and natural resources.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Vice President leads 47th June 4 Uprising commemoration

    Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang laid a wreath at Banda-Ahenkro to mark the 47th anniversary of the June 4 Uprising, which was staged in 1979 by former President Jerry John Rawlings to strengthen probity, accountability and social justice. The ceremony included wreath-laying, a perpetual flame lighting, and a parade by students, with the event themed "Strengthening State Institutions: Lessons from the June 4, 1979 Uprising."

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. NDC internal tensions risk distracting from governance priorities

    A Centre for Democratic Development director has cautioned that growing public tensions within the NDC — including friction between Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah — could distract the government from critical policy implementation if internal rivalries spill over publicly.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NDC internal tensions "worrying" if allowed to escalate further

    The Director of the Democracy Project at CDD-Ghana has described growing public tension within the NDC as a "worrying development" if allowed to intensify, cautioning that prolonged internal divisions could distract the government and affect public confidence in the administration. His comments follow a reported strained relationship and recent exchange of words between Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Asiedu Nketiah's public remarks suggest presidential ambitions within NDC

    Political analyst Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere says recent comments by NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah—crediting himself with the party's 2023 parliamentary leadership reshuffle and recommending key ministerial appointees after the 2024 election—appear designed to position him as a capable national leader and suggest presidential ambitions within the party.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

  4. NDC reshuffle did not drive 2024 victory, expert argues

    Dr Jonathan Asante Otchere of the African Institute of Strategic Studies has challenged NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah's claim that the party's 2024 electoral victory was partly driven by parliamentary leadership changes made in January 2023, arguing the chairman may be overstating the move's impact.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

  5. NDC tensions between Asiedu Nketiah and Haruna Iddrisu unlikely serious — analyst

    A political scientist says recent exchanges between NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah and Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu are unlikely to cause serious damage to the governing party, following comments by Iddrisu that appeared to downplay Asiedu Nketiah's separate "Thank You" tour compared to President Mahama's post-election engagements.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. NDC chairman credits parliamentary reshuffle with 2024 election win

    NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says the party's 2024 election victory was driven by strategic internal decisions, including a controversial reshuffle of parliamentary leadership in January 2023 that replaced Haruna Iddrisu as Minority Leader with Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. He acknowledged the changes created tension within the party but described them as necessary to reposition the NDC for electoral success amid changing political dynamics.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NDC Chairman defends 2024 parliamentary leadership reshuffle

    National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has defended the party's 2024 parliamentary leadership reshuffle, saying changes were necessary to strengthen electoral chances despite initial disagreement from presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama.

    22 May 2026 · The Chronicle

  3. Asiedu Nketiah defends 2023 NDC parliamentary leadership reshuffle

    NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah said the January 2023 reshuffle of parliamentary leadership—which replaced Haruna Iddrisu as Minority Leader with Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson and moved Muntaka Mubarak from Chief Whip—was a tactical move to strengthen the party's economic messaging and secure victory in the 2024 elections.

    22 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 21 May

  1. NDC chairman urges retention of effective branch executives for 2028

    National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has called on party supporters to retain hardworking branch executives while removing those with questionable commitment as the party prepares for the 2028 general elections. He attributed the NDC's recent electoral success to the effectiveness of grassroots structures.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Asiedu Nketiah warns NDC supporters not to expect solutions from Bawumia

    NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has cautioned party supporters against placing hopes in opposition NPP and its expected 2028 flagbearer Mahamudu Bawumia, arguing that Dr Bawumia cannot deliver beyond efforts already being made by President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking during his "Thank You Tour" in East Gonja Constituency, he urged supporters to remain committed to the government and exercise patience rather than turning to the opposition.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Jinapor urges NDC supporters to remain patient with administration

    Yapei Kusawgu MP John Jinapor has appealed to NDC supporters to be patient with the government as it rolls out interventions to improve livelihoods and create jobs, while cautioning party members against violence and internal divisions that could weaken the party's chances of retaining power.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. NDC chairman urges party unity behind Mahama government

    National Democratic Congress chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has appealed to party supporters to remain united behind President Mahama's administration, emphasizing that the government's success or failure reflects on the entire party and warning against actions that could undermine the administration.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. NDC must focus on Mahama's agenda, not succession manoeuvres

    NDC Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has warned party members against early presidential positioning, urging them to prioritize supporting President Mahama's delivery on governance, job creation, and living conditions rather than internal political calculations. He cautioned that individuals positioning for future leadership roles risk dividing the party and weakening public confidence ahead of the next election cycle.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. New Agona Kwanyarko chief pledges youth employment focus

    Nana Asiedu Ketekɛ I, newly enstooled Nkosuohene of Agona Kwanyarko, has pledged to prioritize youth employment and empowerment, and to push for improved infrastructure including road repairs and completion of an incomplete hospital and community centre.

    12 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Asantehene urges completion of Boankra Logistics Terminal for jobs

    The Asantehene says completion of the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal is necessary for job creation across the youth and the catchment area, and warns that halting the project will cause financial loss to the government.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. NDC chairman urges stronger church-state partnership on education and morality

    The chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has stressed the need for stronger collaboration between the church and the state to address declining moral standards, improve student discipline, and enhance academic performance in public mission schools. He made the remarks at the 40th anniversary celebration of the Mid-West Ghana Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Sunyani.

    5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. Asantehene appeals for faster Boankra Inland Port progress

    The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on government and stakeholders to accelerate work on the Boankra Inland Port project, warning that delays risk wasting public resources and deterring investors. The port, located near Kumasi, is designed to serve as a dry port to ease congestion at Tema Harbour and boost employment and investment.

    5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  4. Otumfuo urges GPHA to complete Boankra port project urgently

    Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has called on the Mahama government and stakeholders to ensure completion of the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal to avoid wasting public funds and maintain investor confidence in Ghana's infrastructure capabilities. He expressed concern that project neglect could erode investor trust and undermine employment and investment opportunities.

    5 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 30 April

  1. NDC claims prudent policies have shielded Ghana from global shocks

    The National Democratic Congress chairman says the Government's economic management in its first year has stabilised the economy and softened the impact of external shocks, including global tensions and rising oil prices. He cautioned that prolonged Middle East tensions could erode these gains but credited sound policies for stabilising the cedi and preventing sharp domestic fuel price increases.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. NDC chair suspends North East tour over security concerns

    Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, has suspended his scheduled "Thank You Tour" of the North East Region following heightened security concerns linked to a recent attack on a military convoy in Bawku. The two-day tour, scheduled for April 29–30, was cancelled after security agencies advised against the visit as a precautionary measure.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. GPHA chair urges completion of Boankra inland port project

    The Board Chairman of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has called for the completion and operationalisation of the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal, describing it as a game-changer needed to generate revenue for the country after nearly 19 years of construction.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Wa East selected for Farmer Service Centres pilot rollout

    The Wa East District is among the first 50 districts selected to benefit from the government's Farmer Service Centre Policy, aimed at enhancing agricultural productivity. The district capital, Funsi, will also benefit from a 24-hour economy market policy to improve farm-produce marketing, and major road projects have been planned to improve transportation for agricultural goods.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. GPHA Chairman praises Boankra inland port as economic catalyst

    The Board Chairman of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority has described the Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal as a "game-changer" that will decongest coastal seaports, reduce logistics costs, and benefit businesses in middle and northern Ghana and landlocked neighbours.

    27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times

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