National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has refused to rule out a future bid for the presidency. In a recent interview on JoyNews' PM Express, the veteran politician said that all political options remain open to him.
No Plans to Declare Ambition Just Yet
Asiedu Nketiah's comments come amid growing speculation that his recent nationwide thank-you tour was linked to possible plans to contest the NDC's presidential slot ahead of the 2028 elections. However, the NDC Chairman said that how a politician manages ambition matters, explaining that he would make his intentions known when the appropriate time comes.
"I have told you how I would clearly declare it when the time is up for me to do so," he said. He dismissed suggestions that political ambitions can remain hidden forever, using pregnancy as an example. "How do you hide pregnancy? If you hide your intention to contest for a position, how do you campaign?" he asked.
Several Paths Remain Available
The NDC Chairman said once the time is right for him to declare any political move, he will make it public. "So, if I intend to contest for a position when the time comes, I'll let everybody know about it." When pressed on whether he personally harbours an ambition to become president, Asiedu Nketiah questioned whether the moment had arrived for such a declaration.
"Is the time up? That is the question I'm asking you. Wait till my time is up, and then I will let you know," he said. He added that several political paths remain available to him, stressing that he has not limited his future options. "Sitting here, I can choose to become the next national organiser of NDC. There is no law that bars me. I can choose to become a general secretary again, and contest with my brother and very good friend Fifi Kwetey."
No Presidential Ambition to Rule Out
The NDC Chairman was then asked if he was deliberately not ruling out a presidential bid. "No, no, no, no, no. I have never ruled any position out in my life. I'm not ruling any position out." He said there was nothing wrong with leaving people guessing. "There will be nothing wrong with that. You need to keep people guessing. Guessing is also part of the game."
What's Next for Asiedu Nketiah
Asiedu Nketiah's refusal to rule out a future bid for the presidency has sparked interest in the NDC's 2028 election plans. With several political paths available to him, it remains to be seen what direction he will take. The NDC Chairman's comments have left many wondering when he will finally declare his intentions. Will he contest the NDC's presidential slot or opt for a different position? Only time will tell.
Source: Joy Online
