Accra: Executive Director of Global Info Analytics, Mussa Dankwa, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding comments by Johnson Asiedu Nketiah over the removal of Haruna Iddrisu and Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka from the NDC parliamentary leadership. Speaking on The Big Issue on May 23, 2026, Dankwa said the matter remains politically sensitive within the NDC and could have implications for future internal contests ahead of the 2027 or 2028 political cycle.
According to Ghana Web, Asiedu Nketiah's explanation for replacing Haruna Iddrisu with Cassiel Ato Forson as Minority Leader was initially tied to the NDC's strategy of focusing on the economy ahead of the 2024 elections. Dankwa explained that Asiedu Nketiah believed the economy would be central to the upcoming elections, and thus Ato Forson, being the ranking member on the Finance Committee, was appointed to push the economic agenda. However, Dankwa noted that the changes did not sit well with everyone within the party.
Dankwa further argued that Asiedu Nketiah may have 'over-explained' himself during his recent comments in Tamale, creating room for different interpretations and speculation. He suggested that Asiedu Nketiah could have simplified his explanation to avoid potential misunderstandings. Dankwa questioned whether it was politically wise for Asiedu Nketiah to elaborate on the changes at that specific time and place, especially considering the local significance of Haruna Iddrisu.
The pollster added that some interpretations of Asiedu Nketiah's remarks could lead to the impression that President John Dramani Mahama was initially unwilling to appoint Iddrisu and Muntaka to government positions until Asiedu Nketiah intervened. Dankwa cautioned that such narratives could exacerbate political tensions within the party, particularly in the Northern Region where Haruna Iddrisu wields considerable influence.