No serious politician rules out any position – Asiedu Nketia on presidential ambition

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has addressed speculation surrounding his potential presidential ambition.

Speaking on JoyNews, he emphasized that it is unwise for any serious politician to completely rule out future opportunities in politics. He explained that ambition is a critical part of political life, and being too quick to dismiss certain roles may later result in regret.

He illustrated this with his personal journey, revealing that he never originally intended to enter politics. Asiedu Nketiah shared that he was trained in business and had held several positions in the corporate world—including as a marketing manager, bank manager, and stockbroker. Entering Parliament, he explained, was not something he planned for or envisioned at the start of his career.

However, he said his political path began when people from his community started urging him to represent them. Initially, he accepted the call with the mindset of serving just one term and then returning to his business life. But his performance and the overwhelming support from his constituents led him to continue. “I never planned to go to Parliament at all,” he stressed, highlighting how unexpected circumstances and public demand shaped his political career.

In the midst of these comments, a new poll by Global InfoAnalytics has shed light on the possible future leadership of the NDC. The poll places Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, Ghana’s former Education Minister and current Vice President, as the leading contender for the party’s 2028 presidential ticket. She secured 33% of the votes in the poll. Haruna Iddrisu followed with 24%, while Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson garnered 16%. Both Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Johnson Asiedu Nketiah received 13% each, indicating that although Nketiah is in the conversation, other figures currently hold stronger public support.