A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications team, Ibrahim Adjei, has claimed that some top members of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) are worried about the possible presidential ambitions of the party’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily show on May 25, 2026, Adjei said Asiedu Nketiah remains one of the most influential figures within the NDC and enjoys strong support from the party’s grassroots.
“The NDC, including figures such as Ato Forson, Haruna Iddrisu, Julius Debrah, and even the Vice President, may be apprehensive about his candidacy,” he stated.
According to him, Asiedu Nketiah’s strength comes from his close connection with ordinary party supporters and his deep understanding of the NDC’s internal politics.
“Because he’s in touch with the grassroots. He is totally embedded, and he speaks to them,” Adjei said.
He also claimed that recent comments made by the NDC chairman suggest he may be positioning himself for a future presidential contest within the party.
Adjei argued that Asiedu Nketiah is trying to convince party delegates that he played a major role in the NDC’s victory in the 2024 general elections.
“And what he’s doing now is saying to the NDC, the delegates… if not for him removing the leadership, we were not going to win the election in 2024,” he said.
The NPP communicator further stated that Asiedu Nketiah’s influence within the NDC should not be underestimated.
“When they were campaigning in Nima, it was only him that I saw… it tells you the strength of Asiedu Nketiah,” he remarked.
He described the NDC chairman as politically experienced and highly strategic.
“The guy is clued up politically. He’s really resourced himself over the years,” he added.
Adjei also predicted that Asiedu Nketiah could become a strong contender if he decides to contest for the NDC presidential slot in the future.
“And he’s likely to win the candidacy,” he claimed.
He also touched on reports of tensions between some senior NDC figures, including President John Dramani Mahama and Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, but noted that Mahama’s decision to appoint Haruna showed political maturity.
His comments come amid growing discussions about who could lead the NDC after President Mahama’s current administration.
