NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has been urged by the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, Nana Boadi Amponim Obo-dade III, to reconsider reports that he intends to contest the party’s flagbearer slot.

Speaking to journalists at his palace on December 7, 2025, the chief said that following the death of former President Jerry John Rawlings, the founder of the NDC, Asiedu Nketiah has assumed the role of a unifying figure, which he described as the Abusuapanyin, within the party.

He explained that, in his view, the ‘Abusuapanyin’ position places a responsibility on Asiedu Nketiah to prioritise party unity rather than pursue a presidential ambition.

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Nana Boadi warned that a decision by the NDC chairman to enter the flagbearer race could trigger internal divisions and weaken the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.

The traditional leader further encouraged him to focus on guiding and mentoring emerging leaders within the NDC, while supporting reforms that would help strengthen the party and the wider political system.

“I sincerely hope he does not contest the flagbearership,” Nana Boadi said. “Since President Rawlings passed on, Asiedu Nketiah has become our Abusuapanin, the family head. And when a contest begins, if the Abusuapanin is not careful and decides to compete, it can divide and destroy the family.

“He should serve as the central pillar that holds everyone together. If President John Mahama does not contest, there will be a rush for the position, and the NDC can only lose 2028 if it allows itself to fall apart. I wish Asiedu Nketiah would be the glue that brings all the competing interests together,” he urged.

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Nana Obodade, the Krontihene of Akyem Asuom, has advised Asiedu Nketiah to reconsider any ambition of contesting for flagbearer, stressing that the current political climate demands unity, renewal, and strategic leadership. The traditional leader noted that leadership should not be driven by personal ambition, but by a clear vision that reflects the aspirations of the Ghanaian people. He urged Asiedu Nketiah to focus on mentoring the next generation of leaders and supporting reforms that will strengthen the political system, rather than entering a divisive contest.

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