Ato Forson Shocks NDC Bigwigs As New Poll Gives Him Massive 47% Lead Over Asiedu Nketiah

According to a report by Ghanaian citizen TV on Monday November 9, 2026, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has emerged as the leading contender to become the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer for the 2028 presidential election in the Ashanti and Eastern Regions, according to findings attributed to renowned polling firm Global InfoAnalytics.

The survey places Dr Ato Forson firmly ahead of other prominent figures within the governing party, recording 47 per cent support in the two regions.

His impressive showing puts him significantly ahead of the NDC National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, who reportedly secured 28 per cent of the support captured by the poll.

The figures suggest that Dr Ato Forson is enjoying considerable support among sections of the NDC grassroots and sympathisers in two regions that have traditionally presented significant electoral challenges for the party.

The reported 19-percentage-point difference between the two leading contenders could become an important talking point as discussions surrounding the NDC’s leadership and preparations for the 2028 general elections gradually gather momentum.

Dr Ato Forson’s growing political profile has been closely associated with his position as Finance Minister and his involvement in shaping the country’s economic direction under President John Dramani Mahama’s administration.

His responsibilities at the Finance Ministry have placed him at the centre of several major government policies, particularly those relating to economic management, revenue mobilisation, public expenditure and efforts to improve Ghana’s financial position.

His emergence as the leading choice in the reported survey could further strengthen his standing within the NDC, especially at a time when attention is increasingly shifting towards individuals who could potentially lead the party into the next presidential contest.

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, popularly known as General Mosquito, remains one of the most influential figures in the NDC.

Having served as the party’s National Chairman after previously occupying the position of General Secretary for several years, he commands considerable political experience and a strong grassroots network.

However, the reported 28 per cent support places him behind Dr Ato Forson in the latest figures from the Ashanti and Eastern Regions.

The survey results are particularly significant because both regions have long been important battlegrounds in Ghanaian politics.

Although the NDC has historically struggled to dominate these areas, its performance there remains crucial to the party’s broader electoral calculations.

Dr Ato Forson’s reported lead could therefore generate fresh conversations about his political appeal beyond his traditional support base and whether his popularity can translate into wider acceptance across the party.

Nevertheless, the figures should be viewed as an indication of current political preferences rather than a final determination of who will eventually secure the NDC’s presidential nomination.

The party’s internal political dynamics, the positions of influential party members, grassroots mobilisation and the outcome of its eventual flagbearership contest will all play important roles in determining who leads the NDC in 2028.

For now, the reported Global InfoAnalytics findings have placed Dr Cassiel Ato Forson at the forefront of the emerging conversation, with his 47 per cent support giving him a substantial advantage over Asiedu Nketiah’s 28 per cent in the Ashanti and Eastern Regions.

The development is likely to attract considerable attention within the NDC as political observers assess the possible contenders and the direction of the party ahead of the next general election.

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