If Nketia Decides Not To Contest The Flagbearership Position, Then There’s No Contest – M. Dankwah

According to a report by TV3 Ghana today being Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Executive Director of Global InfoAnalytics, Mussa Dankwah, has suggested that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearership contest could become a one-sided race if the party’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, decides not to contest for the position.

According to Dankwah, Asiedu Nketiah’s decision not to enter the race could significantly affect the competition within the party, potentially leaving no meaningful contest for the NDC presidential candidacy ahead of the next general election.

His observation has drawn attention to the possible influence of the party chairman in determining the direction and competitiveness of the internal flagbearership race.

Asiedu Nketiah remains an important figure within the NDC because of his leadership position and long-standing involvement in the party’s political activities.

The NDC’s choice of flagbearer is expected to be a significant decision as the party prepares for future electoral battles. The individual who eventually emerges as the presidential candidate will be expected to lead the party’s campaign, present its policies to Ghanaians and work towards securing electoral victory.

Dankwah’s remarks suggest that the presence or absence of Asiedu Nketiah could have considerable implications for the level of competition among potential aspirants. However, his statement does not necessarily mean that other interested party members lack the capacity or intention to contest for the position.

The eventual nature of the flagbearership race will depend on the decisions of potential aspirants, the party’s internal arrangements and the official process for selecting its presidential candidate.

For now, attention remains on the political calculations and consultations that could shape the NDC’s next flagbearership contest. Whether the race becomes competitive or effectively uncontested will become clearer as potential candidates make their intentions known and the party moves closer to its selection process.

Dankwah’s assessment highlights the importance of Asiedu Nketiah’s possible decision in discussions about the future leadership of the NDC.

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