A political scientist has stated the National Democratic Congress (NDC) can manage recent tensions. Dr. Kwasi Amakye-Boateng, from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, believes the party is capable of overcoming disagreements. These disputes arose from exchanges between NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah and Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu.
The friction surfaces following comments by Mr. Iddrisu. He called President John Dramani Mahama’s post-election engagements the “proper” thank-you tour. Many saw this as a quiet response to Mr. Asiedu Nketiah’s own nationwide tour. Mr. Asiedu Nketiah had justified replacing Mr. Iddrisu and Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak as parliamentary leaders. He argued this move helped the party in the 2024 elections. He also mentioned advising President Mahama on ministerial appointments for both men after the NDC's 2024 victory.
These exchanges fuel speculation about NDC divisions. This comes ahead of an expected presidential candidate race for 2028. Dr. Amakye-Boateng described such disputes as typical in political parties. He noted that internal competition naturally creates factions supporting different individuals. These are normal occurrences within any political organisation. Such situations only become problematic if political actors behave improperly, he explained.
Dr. Amakye-Boateng emphasized that neither Mr. Iddrisu nor Mr. Asiedu Nketiah have escalated the conflict publicly. He believes Ghanaians should allow events to unfold naturally. The NDC has a long history and established methods for managing internal issues. Dr. Amakye-Boateng does not anticipate serious repercussions. The NDC’s experience suggests they can navigate these internal discussions effectively. This suggests the party's stability is unlikely to be severely tested by these events.