The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has launched a passionate defence of the party’s parliamentary candidate for Cape Coast North, Dr. Kwamena Minta Nyarku, urging constituents to resist the urge to “chop and change” their representative.
Addressing party faithful during a “Thank You Tour” in the constituency on Saturday, February 14, 2026, the veteran political operative, affectionately known as ‘General Mosquito,’ described Dr. Nyarku as a bold, confident, and knowledgeable leader who deserves another term.
“I know you have a good MP,” Nketia told the gathering. He advised that recent tensions and misunderstandings between the legislator and some party members should be set aside in the interest of progress.
Drawing on the popular Akan proverb, “Woforo dua pa a na yepia wo” (It is when you climb a good tree that you get support), he made a direct appeal for unity. His argument hinged on political pragmatism: retaining an MP allows them to climb the political ladder, and as they rise, they pull the constituency up with them.
“A constituency that frequently changes its MP falls behind,” he warned. According to Nketia, development is not an overnight venture. “Normally, when an MP starts planning and implementing development, changing him mid-stream thwarts his efforts. Longevity in Parliament translates into sharper lobbying skills and greater influence.”
The NDC Chairman’s visit was also a broader mission of gratitude. On behalf of President John Dramani Mahama and the party leadership, he thanked the constituents for their dedication in securing the party’s recent electoral victory. “You have not been overlooked,” he assured them. “The President is diligently working to improve lives, and your role will be remembered.”
While acknowledging ongoing litigation that surrounded the MP’s candidacy in the 2024 elections, Nketia pointed to his ultimate victory as proof of popular support. He suggested that a unified front would make that margin even more decisive in the future.
In a final note that underscored his influential but non-authoritarian role, Asiedu Nketia clarified his intent. “It is not my duty to impose an MP on any constituency,” he stated. “But when I detect a viable path, my responsibility is to point it out to you. If you adopt that path, you will reap the benefits.”
Source By DC Kwame Kwakye
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