“Unity Over Ambition: NDC Must Not Rewrite History or Target Colleagues for Political Gain”

The recent comments by the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, during his thank-you tour in Tamale South, regarding the 2023 reshuffle of the Minority Leadership and its alleged impact on the NDC’s 2024 electoral victory, are unfortunate and unnecessary.

While leadership changes may have contributed to the party’s preparations ahead of the elections, it is inaccurate and unfair to suggest that the reshuffle alone delivered victory for the NDC and John Dramani Mahama in the 2024 general elections.

The victory was the product of collective sacrifice, strategic planning, and the tireless efforts of party faithful across the country.

Our venerable chairman must be told in plain language that leadership comes with responsibility, restraint, and fairness.

As National Chairman, your words should unite rather than divide. The quest for the presidency should not draw anyone into making senior party members unpopular for political convenience.

Disagreements within the party should be addressed with facts, maturity, and respect, not through public comments that risk creating unnecessary tension and disaffection among loyal party members.

At this critical moment, the focus should be on strengthening unity, protecting the image important to acknowledge the immense contributions of leaders such as Haruna Iddrisu, Muntaka Mubarak, and Cassiel Ato Forson, who played significant roles during some of the most difficult moments in the party’s parliamentary journey.

The events of January 7, 2021, which led to the election of the Speaker of the 8th Parliament, remain a testament to the strategic leadership, unity, and resilience demonstrated by key members of the Minority Caucus.

Those contributions cannot and should not be erased from our political history.

But true Northerners and Muslims are becoming increasingly aware and conscious of the need to protect their dignity, unity, and rightful place within the NDC party.

Many party faithful are beginning to see a pattern of comments and actions that appear unfairly targeted at some respected Muslim and Northern leaders of the party. Such perceptions, whether intended or not, risk deepening divisions at a time when unity should be our greatest strength.

Northerners and Muslims remain a vital pillar of the National Democratic Congress. They are part of the strength, loyalty, and future of the party, and their contributions to the growth and success of the NDC can never be overlooked or undermined.

Hon. Muntaka Mubarak and Hon. Haruna Iddrisu remain committed to serving the nation diligently in their current capacities as Ministers for the Interior and Education respectively under the leadership of President Mahama.

Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah’s public comments should foster unity, strengthen internal cohesion, and inspire confidence among party members rather than reopen old wounds or create unnecessary divisions.

At this critical stage of the party’s growth, respect, fairness, and political maturity must remain the guiding principles of our internal discourse if we truly seek to protect and strengthen the future of the NDC.

God is the lifter of men.

Long live hon Muntaka

Long live Ghana.

Nasir Gardenboi

Spokesperson to Hon. Muntaka Mubarak

Communications Officer, NDC Asawase Constituency