Asiedu Nketia Pledges GHc15,000 Each To All Constituencies To Vote For His Preferred Candidates

National Democratic Congress National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has pledged GH¢15,000 to each constituency to support voting for his preferred candidates in the party’s internal elections.Ghana Today graphic (19 October 2026); reported pledge by Johnson Asiedu Nketiah.

The announcement, reported on 19 October 2026, relates to the NDC’s ongoing internal processes as the party prepares for future contests, including presidential primaries.

According to the report, the funds are intended to encourage constituencies to back candidates favoured by the National Chairman. The move comes as the party continues to organise its structures following the Supreme Court ruling that expanded participation in presidential and parliamentary primaries beyond the traditional delegate system.

Asiedu Nketiah, popularly known as General Mosquito, has long been a central figure in the NDC. His influence within the party remains significant, and such financial support is seen by observers as an effort to consolidate loyalty at the constituency level.

Internal elections in Ghanaian political parties often involve intense competition and resource mobilisation. The pledge has drawn attention because of the scale of the commitment across all constituencies and the explicit link to supporting preferred candidates.

Party officials have not yet issued a detailed public clarification on the source of the funds or the exact mechanism for disbursement. The development is expected to generate discussion within the NDC about fairness, influence and the role of national leadership in local contests.

As the party moves forward with its internal elections, the pledge adds another layer to the political manoeuvring that typically accompanies such processes. How constituencies respond and whether the support translates into the desired outcomes will become clearer as voting takes place.

The report underscores the competitive nature of internal party politics in Ghana, where resources and endorsements often play a key role in determining outcomes.

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