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  "id": 6142870,
  "title": "Asiedu Nketiah says better government begins before Election Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/asiedu-nketiah-says-better-government-begins-before-election-day",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T13:49:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/asiedu-nketiah-says-better-government-begins-before-election-day/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of Ghana’s National Democratic Congress (NDC), emphasized during the inaugural Inter-Continental Dialogue on Political Parties in Seoul, South Korea, that effective government precedes election victories. Nketiah highlighted that political parties must focus on preparing competent, disciplined, and judicious individuals for governance before running for office. He argued that elections determine which party assumes governance, but mere victory does not automatically instill the necessary qualities to manage a nation properly. Nketiah pointed out that political parties spend years during opposition phases deciding whom to promote, what behaviors to endorse, and how to approach policy development. These decisions shape the caliber of individuals ready to serve in public offices once a party is elected. He cautioned that countries may suffer significantly when their political parties excel at winning elections but neglect the essential task of preparing people for governance. Nketiah distinguished between the skills required for electoral success—such as organization, persuasion, and coalition management—and those essential for effective governance, including sound judgment, competence, and discipline. He stressed that political parties should leverage their opposition periods to cultivate expertise in crucial areas like economics, public administration, education, health, and infrastructure. He warned against rewarding superficial qualities like visibility and loyalty, as these could perpetuate undesirable behaviors in public office. Instead, parties that encourage independent thinking, responsible disagreement, and the ability to handle challenging assignments would bolster the pool of capable leaders for future administrations. Asiedu Nketiah also called for a broader leadership structure beyond just presidential candidates, advocating for a deep pool of skilled ministers, legislators, and advisers. He encouraged political parties to continuously develop a talent pipeline rather than relying on a limited group of individuals. Drawing on the insights from the Inter-Continental Dialogue, Nketiah encouraged political parties worldwide to share experiences in leadership development, candidate selection, and policy preparation, recognizing that understanding these practices could help organizations refine their own methods and identify areas for improvement.",
  "summary": "The quality of government is shaped long before political parties win elections, National Chairman of Ghana's National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has said. According to Mr Asiedu Nketiah, elections determine which political organisation receives the mandate to govern, but victory alone does not create the competence, discipline and judgement required to manage a country…",
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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."
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