The General Secretary for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia says nothing stops him from partnering with the party’s flag-bearer as the Vice Presidential candidate for the 2020 polls.
Speaking on an Accra radio station recently, the NDC scribe noted his interest in the idea being bandied about in the party.
According to him, though he has not heard the social media discussion about the possibility of he partnering John Mahama, the party’s flag-bearer as Veep he would not discard the idea if it is made to him officially.
Mr Nketia popularly known as General Mosquito in political circles, mentioned his competences in administering the high office of Veep when he is chosen as candidate for the upcoming general elections in 2020.
BACKROUND:
Having served as assembly man in Seikwa where he was born in 1956, the NDC scribe has since risen to famous positions in the party.
Serving 12 years as the NDC Member of Parliament for Wenchi, General Mosquito became popular with his unique personality and debating skills in the legislative assembly.
In 2005, having retired from Parliament Mr Nketia won the bid to become the NDCs general secretary, a position he has held sway till date.
A native of the former Brong Ahafo Region, General Mosquito would become the most famous political figure having occupied various offices within the NDC to get the nod as Veep.
OTHER INTERESTS:
Meanwhile information trickling to the stables of the Ghanaian Observer newspaper indicates that Eric Opoku, another former Brong Ahafo man and current MP for Asunafo is lacing his boots to be named as running mate to John Mahama.
Our impeccable source hints that Mr Opoku is favourite of Lordina Mahama, wife of the NDC flag-bearer, John Dramani Mahama.
Other notable figures whose names keep up making rounds in the newsroom are Sylvester Mensah, former Chief Executive Officer for the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIS) and Victor Smith, a former Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States of America (USA).
However, Mr Julius Debrah and Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, former Chief of Staff and Education Minister respectively are also in the reckoning to be named as possible Veep candidates for the NDC.
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