NDC's National Chairman Asiedu Nketia Kicks Off Nationwide Thank You Tour
- NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia will begin his thank you tour starting in the Eastern Region on September 17, 2025
- The tour will see him engage with ruling party executives and supporters across many constituencies over three days
- Asiedu Nketia's itinerary includes stops in areas like Asuogyamang, Akuapem North, Akroso and Akim Oda, among others
Johnson Asiedu Nketia, Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is reportedly set to commence a nationwide thank-you tour, starting in the Eastern Region this Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
The tour schedule outlines engagements with ruling party executives and supporters across various constituencies in the region over three days.
Source: Twitter
Below is Asiedu Nketia's thank you tour schedule:
- Wednesday, Sept 17: Asiedu Nketia will visit Asuogyamang, Lower Manya, Upper Manya, Yilo Krobo, and Okere constituencies.
- Thursday, Sept 18: He will honour engagements in Akuapem North, Akuapem South, Nsawam, Upper West Akim, and Asamankese.
- Friday, Sept 19: The NDC chairman will visit the Akroso, Achiase, Swedru, Akim Oda, Kade, and Akwatia constituencies.
Read the post about Asiedu Nketia's itinerary below:
The alleged motive behind Asiedu Nketia's tour
Although the reasons for Asiedu Nketia's thank-you tour remain unknown, rumours suggest that the experienced politician is laying the groundwork to contest for the NDC's flagbearer race.
The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) will be going to the polls in 2027 to elect a new presidential candidate for the 2028 election.
President John Mahama is not eligible to contest the 2028 election because the 1992 Constitution of Ghana limits a president’s tenure to eight years, divided into two terms of four years each.
Several names, including Asiedu Nketia, have popped up on social media as potential candidates to lead the party after President Mahama.
Reactions to Asiedu Nketia's thank-you tour schedule
Asiedu Nketia's advertised thank you tour has sparked reactions on social media.
YEN.com.gh compiled a few of the comments below:
@MalikAbdul18032 said:
"A subtle flag-bearer aspirant campaign under the guise of a thank-you tour."
@AborahDaniel also said:
"He’s really going for the presidency? Wow."
@Quaquperry commented:
"Thank you, on what basis? African politics is just like inheritance. I have been there, so let me also become president with zero knowledge of developmental projects which can benefit the country."
@thenationguy also commented:
"The next person to lead the NDC in 2028 is still not known. Prof Naana Jane, Asiedu Nketia, Julius Debrah and the rest. I’m alive to witness it."
@kwajo__Amponsah wrote:
"Someone is doing regular keep fit exercises with people addressing him as the future president, so... I feel God made politicians this fallible so they don't become gods, with the powers they wield."
Source: Facebook
Nketia's son hints at father's presidential ambition
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that Charles Akwasi Asiedu hinted that his father, Asiedu Nketia, may run for president in 2028.
The son of the politician made the statement after the NDC's win in the Akwatia by-election, praising his father’s role in the victory.
The post has sparked mixed reactions, with many speculating on the next NDC flagbearer as Mahama nears the end of his tenure.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
