The NDC is heading into a storm – Datboi Coba

In an Official Facebook Post on 22 October 2026, Datboi Coba painted a vivid picture of the internal tensions brewing within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of its National Officers election scheduled for December. He warned that cracks are already showing, and if not managed properly, the party could enter the elections more divided than united.

At the center of the storm is General Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, who has openly declared his intention to lead the party into the 2028 general elections. Datboi Coba argued that this statement alone places him on a collision course with the Flagstaff House, where power is currently split between two influential figures: Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff representing the party’s old guard and cabinet loyalists, and Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Finance Minister who controls the economy and enjoys the President’s ear.

The post posed a critical question: Will President Mahama back his Chairman to preserve party unity, or side with Julius Debrah, who controls party machinery, or Ato Forson, who controls financial power? For Coba, this decision is not just about personalities but about the balance of influence within the NDC. He described tomorrow’s NDC election as more than just an election — it is a test of power, a contest that will determine whether the party emerges stronger or fractured.

His commentary reflects the broader theme of factionalism within Ghana’s political parties, where leadership contests often expose deep divisions. By highlighting the competing centers of power inside Jubilee House, Coba suggested that the NDC’s internal struggles mirror the challenges of governance itself, with loyalty, money, and machinery all vying for dominance.

Public reaction to such a post is likely to be polarized. Supporters of Asiedu Nketiah may see his ambition as natural and necessary for the party’s future, while critics may argue that it risks undermining President Mahama’s authority. Others may focus on the strategic implications: whether unity can be maintained in the face of competing ambitions.

Ultimately, Datboi Coba’s words were both provocative and cautionary. He reminded readers that political parties are not immune to internal storms, and that the choices made in the coming weeks will shape the NDC’s trajectory into 2028. His post underscores the reality that elections within parties are not mere formalities but battles for influence that can determine the fate of national politics.

Source: Datboi Coba, Official Facebook Post, 22 October, 2026.