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
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress amid speculation about his 2028 presidential ambitions.
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NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has rejected criticism of the government’s spending levels, insisting that funds will be released only when work has been properly completed. …
NDC Chairman pushes back on spending criticism, says gov’t will pay for work doneJoy Online
National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, says the government has laid the foundation for economic growth and job creation by stabilising key areas of the economy. …
We’ve stabilised the economy – Asiedu Nketiah says NDC has laid foundation for jobs and growthJoy Online
National Chairman of the NDC, 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. …
Maintain this pace, and we’ll retain power – Asiedu Nketiah confident of NDC re-electionJoy Online
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has defended his leadership style, insisting that difficult decisions cannot be avoided simply because they may hurt people in the short term. …
I sleep well because I stand by the truth – Asiedu Nketiah defends tough leadership decisionsJoy Online
National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, says he has no regrets over the unprecedented decision to reshuffle the party’s leadership in Parliament while it was in opposition. …
Asiedu Nketiah says he has no regrets over Haruna-Muntaka reshuffleJoy Online
National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has dismissed suggestions that his relationship with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak suffered. …
We joke about it now – Asiedu Nketiah insists Haruna and Muntaka remain close alliesJoy Online
National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, says he will openly declare any presidential ambition when the appropriate time comes. …
Asiedu Nketiah says he will declare presidential ambition ‘when the time is up’Joy Online
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has suggested he may announce his political intentions when the time comes, insisting that politicians cannot conceal their ambitions and expect public support. …
You cannot hide your ambition and expect people to vote for you – Asiedu Nketiah’s 2028 MessageJoy Online
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has said he will not declare his intentions regarding re-election until after the party’s internal elections are completed, explaining that early declaration would weaken his credibility as an electoral officer. …
I won’t declare NDC Chairmanship re-election bid before internal elections – Asiedu NketiaJoy Online
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has refused to rule out a future bid for the presidency, insisting that all political options remain open to him. …
I have never ruled any position out – Asiedu Nketiah keeps presidential ambition aliveJohnson 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 →
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 →
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, NDC National Chairman, has dismissed suggestions that his relationship with Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu and Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak suffered following his public explanation of the party's opposition frontbench reshuffle. He insisted the three remain close allies with no lingering bitterness, and stood by his earlier remarks about the controversial reshuffle.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says he will publicly declare any presidential ambition when the appropriate time arrives, but refuses to rule out contesting for the presidency, arguing that timing is crucial in declaring political intentions.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah said politicians cannot hide their ambitions and expect public support, suggesting he would openly declare his intentions when the time is right, amid speculation about a potential presidential bid ahead of the 2028 election.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah says he will not declare his re-election intentions until after the party's internal elections are completed, citing the need to maintain credibility as an electoral officer and avoid accusations of manipulating the process in his favour.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
National Democratic Congress Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has declined to rule out a future presidential bid, saying he will declare any political intentions when the appropriate time comes. He argued that ambition is essential in politics and that politicians should be transparent about their aspirations rather than hiding them.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has dismissed suggestions that his nationwide thank-you tour was a covert campaign to position himself for the party's 2028 presidential race, insisting it was part of his responsibility as chairman to keep the party united and address member frustrations.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, defended his nationwide thank-you tour as a necessary party assignment, not a campaign for the 2028 presidential race. He said his responsibility is to keep the party united and address member frustrations over appointments and other issues.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has rejected suggestions that his nationwide thank-you tour was a disguised presidential campaign, describing such claims as either ignorant or mischievous. He argued that his responsibility as party chairman was to strengthen the NDC and ensure members supported the government, not to run for president.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the NDC, dismissed suggestions that his nationwide thank-you tour was a disguised campaign for the 2028 presidential race, saying the tour was part of his responsibility as national chairman to keep the party united and focused, and that if it were a campaign, elections would have followed.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A June 2026 nationwide poll by Africa Policy Lens of 3,540 NDC constituency and branch executives found National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah leading the 2028 presidential flagbearership race with 33.8% support, up from 31.9% in April, while Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu surged to second with 22.5%, up from 17.9%.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
An Africa Policy Lens survey of 3,540 NDC Constituency and Branch Executives between June 24 and July 3 shows National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah extending his lead to 33.8%, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu jumping to 22.5% for second place, and Chief of Staff Julius Debrah's support collapsing from 30.1% to 9.7% in two months.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande says his focus is supporting President Mahama's success rather than engaging in discussions about the NDC's next flagbearer. He declined to support any potential candidate for National Chairman, citing party guidelines against premature campaigning.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, says his main priority is to support President John Dramani Mahama to succeed rather than engage in discussions about the party's next flagbearer, and declined to support any potential candidate for the position of National Chairman, citing party guidelines against premature campaigning.
17 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mustapha Gbande, Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, has dismissed suggestions that party National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah is positioning himself for a presidential bid, saying his recent nationwide tours were intended to resolve internal challenges, promote unity and engage supporters rather than pursue personal political ambitions.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The NDC's Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande has dismissed suggestions that National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah is positioning himself for a presidential bid, stating his recent nationwide tours were intended to strengthen the party, resolve internal challenges, and promote unity among members.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →