In a stunning political twist that could reshape Ghana’s electoral landscape, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has boldly declared that the once rock-solid Ashanti Region is no longer a guaranteed stronghold for the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The outspoken National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) made the explosive claim with confidence, signaling what he describes as a dramatic shift in voter sentiment within the region long considered the political fortress of the New Patriotic Party.
“Ashanti is no longer an NPP stronghold,” Asiedu Nketiah asserted, sending shockwaves through Ghana’s political circles.
For decades, the Ashanti Region has been the electoral backbone of the NPP, delivering massive vote margins in successive elections. But according to Asiedu Nketiah, that dominance is now under serious threat, as dissatisfaction grows and political loyalties begin to shift.
He hinted at increasing grassroots support for the NDC, claiming that the party has made significant inroads in communities that were previously considered no-go zones. Though he did not release detailed figures, his confidence suggests the NDC is gearing up for a fierce battle in the region.
Political analysts say such a declaration is both strategic and symbolic—aimed at energizing supporters while planting doubt within the NPP’s traditional base.
However, loyalists of the NPP are unlikely to take this claim lightly. Many insist that the Ashanti Region remains firmly in their corner and will once again prove decisive in upcoming elections.
Still, Asiedu Nketiah’s remarks have added fresh intensity to Ghana’s already heated political climate, raising a critical question:
Is the NPP’s grip on Ashanti truly slipping—or is this high-stakes political messaging ahead of a major electoral showdown?
