Johnson Asiedu Nketiah urges NDC aspirants to accept election results

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on all aspirants in the party’s constituency executive elections to accept the results and unite to strengthen the party. Speaking at the Ketu North Constituency Delegates Conference, the Chairman emphasized that the internal democratic process should serve as a foundation for collective growth rather than a source of division. He stressed that the primary goal of the elections is to build a formidable structure capable of winning future national contests.

During his address at the Weta Senior High Technical School (WESTECH), Mr. Nketiah highlighted the importance of his own neutrality throughout the process. He explained that he maintained a fair distance from all candidates to ensure the integrity of the polls and to avoid any perceptions of favoritism. He explicitly urged unsuccessful candidates not to view their loss as a rejection by the party, but rather as an opportunity to serve in other capacities, reassuring them that their roles remain vital to the NDC’s long-term success.

The Ketu North elections involved 1,365 delegates voting for various executive positions among 59 aspirants. Although the process began at 10:30 AM following several hours of delay due to a preceding conference, the voting was reported to be peaceful and orderly. Prominent party figures, including Member of Parliament Edem Agbana, former MP James Klutse Avedzi, and Rev. Martin Amenaki, joined the National Chairman in calling for calm and a renewed focus on the 2028 general elections.

Mr. Nketiah concluded by expressing confidence that the NDC would emerge from this electoral phase more unified. He stated that the party’s strength lies in its ability to consolidate different interests behind a common cause. By prioritizing collaboration and organizational loyalty over individual ambitions, he believes the NDC is setting the stage for a successful national campaign under the leadership of President John Mahama.