{
  "id": 18102953,
  "title": "Asiedu Nketia has earned the right to contest presidency — Fifi Kwetey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/asiedu-nketia-has-earned-the-right-to-contest-presidency-fifi-kwetey",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T09:35:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/asiedu-nketia-has-earned-the-right-to-contest-presidency-fifi-kwetey/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fifi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed his support for Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman, to contest for the presidency. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Kwetey emphasized that Asiedu Nketia's extensive service to the party, including his tenure at the highest levels, makes him a suitable candidate. He firmly stated that there is nothing objectionable about the former General Secretary's ambition to run for the highest political office.\n\nKwetey highlighted that Asiedu Nketia's long-standing commitment to the NDC, including his leadership positions, should not be a reason for excluding him from the presidential race. He further stressed that the party's leadership must ensure a level playing field for all potential presidential candidates. The NDC General Secretary clarified that his role is to maintain the party's strength and create an environment where every qualified aspirant can freely pursue their ambitions. Ultimately, the decision for the next presidential candidate will be made by the party members, rather than individual leaders. Kwetey emphasized that he would not impose his personal preference and that the collective judgment of the party members will determine the future leader.",
  "summary": "The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Kwetey, has thrown his weight behind the right of the National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, to contest the presidency, saying his years of dedicated service to the party make him qualified to seek the highest political office. He said there was nothing objectionable about Mr […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Asiedu Nketia has earned the right to contest for president — Fifi Kwetey",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/asiedu-nketia-has-earned-the-right-to-contest-for-president-fifi",
        "published": "2026-11-04T05:02:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Asiedu Nketia has served diligently and qualifies to run for president – Fifi Kwetey",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/asiedu-nketia-has-served-diligently-and-qualifies-to-run-for",
        "published": "2026-11-04T11:23:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}