Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, has cautioned senior members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) against early moves to position themselves as successors to President John Dramani Mahama
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, has issued a caution to senior members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) amid reports that some are already making moves to position themselves as potential successors to President John Dramani Mahama.
According to emerging reports, figures such as Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, and other influential party members have quietly begun advancing their interests ahead of the party’s next presidential primaries.
In an interview with Umaru Sanda Amadu on September 23, Ambassador Smith described these early maneuvers as both premature and potentially distracting for the party and the government. “It’s normal for them, maybe they are trying to prepare the ground for themselves, I don’t know. I personally think that talks about preparing to replace John Mahama is too early because we haven’t even done one year since coming to office,” he remarked.
Ambassador Smith warned that such preparations could shift the focus away from the government’s pressing development agenda. He urged party members to allow President Mahama to complete his mandate before entertaining succession discussions.
“They have taken off too soon. If too many people are entering the thing right now, then instead of us focusing on building this nation or pursuing the agenda of John Mahama, we will be disturbing people with that campaign,” he stressed.
Smith’s comments underscore the need for unity and a singular focus on governance as the NDC continues its tenure in office.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
