NDC Chairman Asiedu Nketia Explains Motive Behind His Thank You Tour
- NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has begun a nationwide thank-you tour across 16 constituencies in the Eastern Region
- He explained that the tour aimed to appreciate the rural voters he personally campaigned to during Ghana's 2024 elections
- Some observers online have suspected that Asiedu Nketia's tour is a strategic move due to possible presidential aspirations
Chairman of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has explained the rationale behind his ongoing nationwide 'Thank You Tour'.
The three-day tour, running from September 17 to 19 across 16 constituencies in the Eastern Region, has generated excitement and speculation within political circles.
Source: Facebook
Some political observers and leading members of the NDC believe Asiedu Nketia's tour is a ploy to water the grounds for a future presidential bid.
However, speaking to NDC faithful in the Akuapem North Constituency on Wednesday, September 18, 2025, Asiedu Nketia explained that during the 2024 election, responsibilities were divided among three campaign teams.
One team, he said, was led by President John Dramani Mahama, who focused on the presidential race, another by Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, and the third by himself, concentrating on the rural communities.
Having won the election, the experienced politician said he felt the need to return to the people to thank them for voting for the NDC.
He said the recently concluded tour by President Mahama focused on the regional capitals. However, he is focused on folks in the remote towns and villages across the country.
"It's true that President Mahama has toured the regional capitals to thank Ghanaians, and so, when I announced mine, people said that, but the President has already thanked Ghanaians. I said that well, during the campaigns, we both went to different places. I told the people in the places I campaigned that if we win the elections, I would return to thank them," he said.
"So, if the president has thanked Ghanaians in the regional capitals, I must also go to the towns and villages I visited to campaign to thank the people. This is why I'm on the nationwide thank-you tour," he added.
Watch the video of Asiedu Nketia explaining his thank-you tour is below:
Asiedu Nketia's tour explanation sparks reactions
Asiedu Nketia's explanation for his thank-you tour has sparked reactions on social media, with many netizens sharing their views.
YEN.com.gh compiled a few of the comments below:
@AshuraJnr said:
"This man is out of this world."
@DorlaGracious also said:
"Smart smart move."
@FrizzyBoff commented:
"Campaign start dat…People just don’t know politics…This is for himself."
@Mansa_Musah1 also commented:
"Unbelievable how gullible or intentionally gullible some people are."
Source: Facebook
Nketia’s son hints at father's presidential ambition
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that Charles Akwasi Asiedu sparked debate by hinting that his father, Asiedu Nketia, may run for president in 2028.
He made the statement after the NDC won the Akwatia by-election, with many asking who would represent the party after Mahama's second term.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
