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  • Prioritize credible branch elections for 2028 victory – Joseph Abakah urges NDC leadership

    Prioritize credible branch elections for 2028 victory – Joseph Abakah urges NDC leadership

    The Central Regional Deputy Organizer and aspiring Central Regional Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Cde. Joseph Mensah Abakah, has strongly admonished the party’s leadership to ensure seamless and transparent branch elections, describing them as the bedrock of the NDC’s electoral resurgence.

    Popularly known as “Commander 1,” Cde. Abakah stated that the integrity of the upcoming internal polls will directly shape the party’s capacity to secure a decisive victory in the 2028 general elections.

    “The branch elections will determine the exhilaration of victory the party is yearning to achieve in the 2028 elections,” Abakah stated. “Electing the right leaders with unblemished electoral fairness will go a long way to give the party a solid, resounding victory in the 2028 general elections.”

     

    A Warning Against Manipulation

    The regional organizer aspirant further cautioned that the election process must be insulated from manipulation and partisan interference. He warned that any attempts to skew outcomes would undermine the party’s momentum and create unnecessary internal friction.

    “The elections should be free and fair, devoid of political manipulation to favor certain candidates. Such politically uncalculated moves will have severe consequences on our forward march toward the 2028 general elections,” Abakah emphasized.

    A Call for Decorum and Unity

    In a clarion call to party faithful and aspirants, Commander 1 urged delegates and candidates to jettison divisive rhetoric and conduct their campaigns with strict decorum. He stressed that internal discord only weakens the NDC while inadvertently emboldening the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).

    ● Eschew Backbiting: Candidates must avoid politics of pulling others down and destructive personal attacks.

    ● Maintain Focus: Internal campaigns must remain civil, keeping the focus on the main political opposition rather than fellow party members.

    ● Protect Party Unity: Attacking opponents with invectives, he warned, would only invite a “bad omen” for the party’s future fortunes.

    “Campaigns should be handled with decorum because the NPP is the target, not the NDC,” he reiterated.

    Crucial Crossroads for the NDC

    Cde. Abakah’s intervention comes at a critical juncture as the NDC begins groundwork for its nationwide branch-level restructuring. With party faithful closely watching, the upcoming branch elections will serve as a litmus test for whether the NDC can achieve the unity, fairness, and strategic foresight required to capture power in 2028.

     

  • Mahama’s approval ratings present stark challenges for NPP ahead of 2028 election

    Mahama’s approval ratings present stark challenges for NPP ahead of 2028 election

    By Adnan Adams Mohammed

    A new wave of political data has sent shockwaves through Ghana’s political landscape, indicating a massive surge in public support for President John Dramani Mahama.

    According to the June 2026 National Tracking Poll released by Global InfoAnalytics, an overwhelming 77% of first-time voters now approve of the President’s performance, setting a formidable benchmark for the ruling administration ahead of the 2028 general elections.

    The extensive survey, which interviewed 8,784 voters across all 16 regions between May 30 and June 12, 2026, shows that President Mahama’s overall approval rating has climbed to a historic high of 71%. This marks a notable four-percentage-point increase from the 67% recorded in March, representing the highest popularity rating tracked by the pollster since 2020.

    The Youth Factor and Key Insights

    The most critical takeaway from the findings is the administration’s deep entrenchment among the nation’s newest electorate. The 77% approval mark among newly registered voters suggests that the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) is successfully capturing the minds of the youth.

    Mussa Dankwah, the Executive Director and Chief Pollster at Global InfoAnalytics, noted that this trend poses a significant threat to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and other opposition factions as they strategize for the 2028 cycle.

    “This level of approval among first-time voters, if it stays high going into the 2028 election, will have significant consequences for the opposition,” Dankwah warned during the presentation of the data.

    Dankwah further emphasized the unprecedented nature of the current momentum surrounding the presidency.

    “This is a new high for any president in our regular tracking poll since 2020,” Dankwah added, pointing out that the cross-regional numbers demonstrate popularity stretching far beyond traditional party strongholds.

    Public Sentiment and Polarization

    Beyond the youth demographic, the tracking poll highlights a nation that is growing increasingly optimistic about its macroeconomic trajectory, even as partisan lines remain rigidly defined. According to the survey data:

    ● National Direction: 66% of respondents believe Ghana is moving in the right direction, while only 27% feel the country is on the wrong path.

    ● Standard of Living: 57% of citizens reported that their personal standard of living has improved compared to a year ago.

    ● Future Economic Optimism: An impressive 68% expressed firm confidence that their economic conditions will improve further in the coming months.

    However, the data reveals stark polarization when broken down by party lines. While an overwhelming 91% of NDC supporters express satisfaction with the President, approval drops sharply to 37% among NPP loyalists, with 54% of them actively disapproving of Mahama’s governance. Crucially for future elections, independent and floating voters lean heavily toward the President, with 65% signaling their approval.

    Lingering Obstacles for the Administration

    Despite the celebratory numbers for the executive branch, pollsters caution that public goodwill is not a blank check. The survey identified critical socio-economic vulnerabilities that the opposition could leverage if the government relaxes its efforts.

    Unemployment continues to be a massive thorn in the government’s side, with 44% of respondents citing it as the area handled least effectively. Furthermore, 54% of the population explicitly identified job creation as their most pressing daily concern, followed closely by 51% who pointed to broader economic stability.

    With the 2028 elections still on the horizon, these figures suggest that while the Mahama administration holds a dominant hand with the incoming generation of voters, maintaining this momentum will depend heavily on turning high approval ratings into tangible, long-term employment opportunities for Ghana’s youth.

     

  • Ghana’s Reset Continuity: Chief of Staff Julius Debrah positioned as early frontrunner to succeed Mahama in 2028

     

    By Adnan Adams Mohammed

    With the dust barely settling on current political mandates, the internal machinery of Ghana’s major political parties is already humming at a high frequency in preparation for the 2028 general elections.

    As the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) begins the foundational, grueling work of electing executives from the local polling stations up to the National Executive Committee, attention has sharply shifted to an inevitable question: Who will succeed President John Dramani Mahama when his second and final constitutional term concludes on January 6, 2029?

    An early, powerful wave of internal momentum indicates that the current Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, has emerged as the clear favorite among party faithful, corporate allies, and grassroots organizers to inherit, protect, and scale up Mahama’s multi-sectoral political legacy.

    Grassroots Backing and Regional Momentum

    Among the vocal party insiders driving this early, strategic campaign is Mr. Abambila John, a seasoned NDC strategist currently contesting the Deputy Secretary position for the Ahafo Ano North constituency in the Ashanti Region. Making a passionate appeal to the wider NDC fraternity, Mr. Abambila argued that navigating the high-stakes, post-Mahama era requires a leader with a rare mix of proven administrative competence, unblemished institutional loyalty, and a unifying character.

    “Ghana is currently on a path of aggressive economic restructuring and infrastructural renewal under President Mahama,” Mr. Abambila told journalists during an interview in Kumasi, where he shared exclusive field data ahead of the party’s upcoming internal milestones. “We cannot afford a transition that stumbles. Ghana needs a leader like Julius Debrah to seamlessly sustain, protect, and expand upon the solid legacy President Mahama is building. He knows the blueprint because he is helping to draw it.”

     

    Mr. Abambila emphasized that the political transition in 2028 will not just be about winning an election, but about institutional preservation.

    “The grassroots are looking for stability. They are looking for someone who doesn’t just sit in a high office but understands the struggles of the party foot-soldier. Julius Debrah is the bridge between the executive presidency and the ordinary party member,” he added.

    Echoes of State of the Nation: A Vision of Economic Takeoff

    The push for a Julius Debrah candidacy gains heavier weight following President Mahama’s recent State of the Nation Address (SONA), which outlined a sweeping economic comeback plan. Mahama highlighted structural recoveries, including a stabilizing currency, rising foreign reserves, and robust interventions in agricultural and educational frameworks like the “No-Fee-Stress” policy for students.

    Political analysts point out that executing this vision requires a leader intimately integrated into the administration’s core machinery. At a recent governance forum, Dr. Emmanuel Kwesi Anning, a political researcher, offered perspective on why Debrah fits this specific moment:

    “The Mahama administration is attempting to shift Ghana from immediate economic recovery to a phase of long-term sustainable takeoff. In this matrix, the position of the Chief of Staff is not merely administrative; it is the ultimate clearinghouse for executive policy. Julius Debrah’s operational execution during this cycle makes him an organic choice for those seeking absolute policy continuity rather than ideological experimentation.”

     

    The Appeal to Corporate and Floating Voters

    According to the data breakdowns, Debrah’s unique political appeal stretches far past traditional party loyalists and regional delegates. A significant portion of the survey paid close attention to the anxieties of the Ghanaian business community, local industrialists, and unaligned middle-class voters. Both groups pointed to the Chief of Staff’s calm leadership style, extensive corporate background, and past track record as key indicators of his executive capability.

    Furthermore, Debrah’s public addresses on international and local stages have solidified his stature. Speaking on behalf of the executive at the Inter-Parliamentary Conference, Debrah explicitly noted that cultural sovereignty cannot stand without absolute economic independence.

    “Core leadership metrics, practical governance experience, and an individual’s ability to foster economic opportunities for all were heavily focused on by the independent voters we interviewed,” Mr. Abambila explained.

    A senior private sector analyst, speaking on condition of anonymity regarding the survey’s corporate feedback, echoed these sentiments:

    “The business community values predictability and accessibility. The Chief of Staff has operated as a highly effective, non-combative technocrat who understands economic policy. He represents a safe pair of hands for the private sector after Mahama’s term ends.”

     

    Summing up the growing political consensus, Mr. Abambila issued a clear rallying cry to the party’s hierarchy as the internal reorganization intensifies.

    “Stability and accessibility are precisely what are being looked for by the corporate sector and independent voters alike. The consensus from the ground is overwhelming: when nomination forms are officially opened for the flagbearership, the mandate to lead must be given to Julius Debrah by the delegates if we want a smooth transition and a decisive victory in 2028.”

    Data Points to a Clear Lead

    To back his assertions with empirical evidence rather than mere political rhetoric, Mr. Abambila revealed the findings of an extensive, independent survey conducted across 10 regions of Ghana. The poll sampled over 3,500 respondents, carefully balancing registered NDC delegates who hold the voting power at the national congress with crucial floating voters, whose evolving preferences ultimately dictate general election outcomes.

    When respondents were asked who should lead the NDC into the 2028 presidential cycle, a remarkably clear preference for the current Chief of Staff was recorded, comfortably outpacing other high-profile party stalwarts and cabinet ministers:

    Candidate Survey Preference Share (%)

    Hon. Julius Debrah (Chief of Staff) 39%

    Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah (NDC National Chairman) 24%

    Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson (Finance Minister) 20%

    Professor Joshua Alabi (Political Veteran) 10%

    Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang (Vice President) 7%