General Mosquito has earned his shot at the presidency - Kwetey

NDC General Secretary Fifi Kwetey has stated that National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia meets the qualifications to run for president, though he has not explicitly endorsed him. Kwetey highlighted Asiedu Nketia's extensive service to the party, including his tenure in the highest levels. Asiedu Nketia, known as General Mosquito, has not officially declared his intention to contest for the presidential nomination but speculation exists that he may seek the party's flagbearer position in 2027.

Kwetey, who became general secretary in December 2022, emphasized that his responsibility is to maintain the strength of the party and ensure a level playing field for all aspirants. He expressed that his role currently is to uphold the party's robustness and let the delegates decide the next presidential candidate. Ghana's Constitution, under Article 66(2), disallows a person from being elected president more than twice, which excludes President John Dramani Mahama from standing in 2028.

The NPP has requested the Supreme Court to clarify the term limit, particularly concerning non-consecutive terms. Asiedu Nketia is among several contenders mentioned in discussions about the party's future leadership. A recent survey of 3,611 NDC delegates showed Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson leading Asiedu Nketia, with 41 percent to his 30 percent, while 29 percent were still undecided.

Kwetey's remarks came during an interview where he criticized the NDC for prematurely clearing Obuasi SHTS headmaster to contest in a party election, without first examining the evidence against him. No response from Asiedu Nketia was reported as of Wednesday morning, and nominating documents for the party's national executive positions are to be submitted from November 7 to 9 at the party's headquarters in Accra.