Asiedu Nketiah Suffers Major Blow In New NDC Flagbearer Poll

According to a report by Ghanaian Citizen TV on Monday November 9, 2026, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has recorded the highest level of support among respondents surveyed on potential candidates to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) into the 2028 general elections in the Ashanti and Eastern Regions, according to figures attributed to Global InfoAnalytics.

The reported poll results put Dr Ato Forson at 47 per cent, while the party’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, popularly known as General Mosquito, follows with 28 per cent.

The figures indicate a 19-percentage-point difference between the two politicians in the reported regional survey, placing Dr Ato Forson ahead of Asiedu Nketiah among respondents asked about their preferred candidate to lead the NDC in the next presidential election.

Dr Ato Forson’s performance comes amid growing political discussions about the possible contenders for the NDC’s presidential ticket ahead of 2028.

His position as Finance Minister has kept him in the public spotlight, particularly as the government implements its economic policies and programmes.

Asiedu Nketiah, on the other hand, remains a prominent figure in the governing party. Having served as the NDC’s General Secretary for several years before becoming National Chairman, he has played a significant role in the party’s organisational and political activities.

The reported findings from the Ashanti and Eastern Regions are noteworthy because both regions have traditionally been important electoral territories for the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The figures provide an indication of the preferences of respondents in these areas regarding the NDC personalities they would like to see lead the party in 2028.

Although the survey places Dr Ato Forson at 47 per cent and Asiedu Nketiah at 28 per cent, the results represent respondents’ views at the time the research was conducted and do not determine the eventual outcome of the NDC’s flagbearer selection process.

The party is expected to face considerable internal discussions as potential presidential hopefuls and their supporters assess their chances ahead of the 2028 elections.

The Global InfoAnalytics figures are therefore likely to attract attention within the NDC, particularly as conversations about the party’s future leadership and presidential candidate continue to develop.

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