Haruna Iddrisu Likely to Lead NDC After President Mahama

• Haruna Iddrisu is said to be the frontrunner for the NDC impending flagbearer race according to a poll by the Global InfoAnalytics
• National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia follows closely with 23 per cent among NDC supporters and 22 per cent nationally
• The ruling NDC will be heading to the polls in 2027 to elect a new presidential candidate to lead the party after the expiration of President Mahama's term

Ghana’s Minister for Education and MP for Tamale South, is said to be leading the impending flagbearer racce of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer race in 2027.

According to the September/October online poll conducted by Global InfoAnalytics, led by Mussa Dankwah, Haruna Iddrisu is the main frontrunner to lead the opposition party into the 2028 elections.

The figures released by Global InfoAnalytics indicated that the Minister for Education commands 24 per cent support among core NDC members and 25 per cent national approval ratings.

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He’s closely followed by Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the national chairman of the party, who polled 23 per cent among NDC supporters and 22 per cent nationally.

Coming third on the list is Ghana's Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, who registered 11 per cent among NDC supporters and 13 per cent among all voters nationally.

Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the current finance minister, also came fourth, with 12 per cent approval from NDC members and 12 per cent support nationally.

The Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, placed fifth with 16 per cent among core NDC supporters and 11 per cent among all voters nationally.

MP for North Tongu and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is the sixth favourite person to lead the NDC, with six per cent nationally and six per cent among NDC voters.

Other aspirants expected to be in the NDC flagbearer race performed poorly in the polls conducted by Mussa Dankwah and his team.

Dr Ekow Spio-Garbrah, a former Minister for Trade and Industry; Professor Joshua Alabi, board chairman of the Ghana Commercial Bank; Emmanuel Kofi Armah-Buah, former minister for Lands and Natural Resources; and Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije, former mayor of Accra and MP for Ablekuma South, polled two per cent, one per cent, and zero, respectively.

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According to the Global InfoAnalytics polls, four per cent nationally and two per cent among NDC voters said they are still undecided, while one per cent preferred a different candidate from the list of flagbearer hopefuls so far.

Read the Global InfoAnalytics poll below:

NDC would need new candidate for 2028

Ghana’s 1992 Constitution restricts a president to two four-year terms, making a maximum of eight years in office.

Having already served his first term from 2013 to 2017, President Mahama will not be eligible to run again for the NDC in 2028 after securing his second term in the 2024 elections.

This means the ruling NDC must hold primaries in 2027 to select a new presidential candidate for the December 7, 2028, general elections.

Asiedu Nketia speaks on NDC flagbearer race

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that NDC chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia urged presidential hopefuls in the party to focus on supporting the Mahama administration.

He warned that early campaigning and disunity could disrupt government activities and weaken the party's future chances at the polls.

Nketia questioned the rush to replace John Mahama, saying party members in key roles needed to remain committed to delivering results.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh