Echoing internal anxieties about a growing rift between the ruling government and its political base, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has stated that while the Mahama administration is performing well, his primary loyalty remains with the party’s foot soldiers.
Speaking to constituents and party faithful in the East Gonja Municipality of the Savannah Region yesterday, Thursday, May 14, 2026, "General Mosquito" clarified the strict division of labor between the state executives and the party leadership.
Balancing Performance with Party Rewards
Asiedu Nketia’s remarks come as part of his nationwide "Thank You" tour, which touched down in Salaga to express appreciation to traditional authorities and residents for returning the NDC to power in the 2024 elections.
The Chairman's Mandate: "The government is performing well. But my duty as party chairman is different. My job is to fight for good things for the party," he told the cheering crowd.
The "Conclave" Alignment: His comments perfectly match the warnings issued earlier this week by Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Gbande, who admitted that relations between the executive arm and the party grassroots have been "strained" since the election victory.
Prioritizing the Base: While Asiedu Nketia previously urged members in the Upper West Region to "prioritize national performance over political titles," his speech in East Gonja showed he is actively listening to complaints that the grassroots are being left behind in the "Accra Reset" economic rollout.
The Royal Courtesy Call: Kpembewura’s Palace
Before addressing the general public, the National Chairman led a party delegation to the Kpembewura’s Palace in Salaga to seek continued guidance and prayers for the Mahama administration.
Fulfilling Promises: He assured the traditional leaders that the thanksgiving tour wasn't just for show, but a way to ensure that local development projects—particularly water systems and road networks in the Savannah Region—are captured in the upcoming mid-year budget review.
Lean Government Defence: He defended President Mahama’s decision to keep a smaller, trimmer cabinet, explaining to the chiefs that cutting down on administrative waste is the only way to redirect actual resources into rural communities like East Gonja.
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