Summary: According to Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) call for Ghanaians to vote for John Mahama is a true reflection of the current political sentiment in the country. Asiedu Nketia is the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has said the call made by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Vice Presidential Candidate, Dr. Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, for Ghanaians to support the NDC and its presidential candidate, John Mahama, is a genuine reflection of the current political sentiment in the country.
Asiedu Nketia argued that the encouragement from an NPP figure for voters to rally behind John Mahama indicates the NPP’s own belief in Mahama’s candidacy and the NDC’s vision for Ghana’s future.
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His comments were made during a campaign event aimed at engaging the people of Walimbelly in the Sissala East Constituency of the Upper West Region. He aimed to strengthen the NDC’s message and connect with the local electorate.
He emphasized that voters should heed this call and focus their support on the NDC and Mahama as the elections approach.
Additionally, Asiedu Nketia noted that while Dr. Opoku-Prempeh has chosen to endorse Mahama over his party leader, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, this decision alone does not guarantee him the Vice Presidency.
On another note, the Vice President of the Buli Paramountcy, Kuoro Abdul-Rahman Bataah IV, stated that Ghana is at a critical juncture, highlighting the need for the NDC to ensure peace and stability.
Last Updated on March 9, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu
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