The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, says Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia will be “no match” for the NDC if the governing party continues to deliver on its promises to the Ghanaian people.
Speaking in an exclusive interview on TV3 Hot Issues with Keminni, Mr Kwetey said the key to winning the 2028 general election lies not in an individual candidate but in the NDC’s credibility, record, and connection with ordinary citizens.
“The issue is not about the individual; the issue is about the vehicle,” he explained. “The vehicle must be strong, credible, and caring about the wellbeing of Ghanaians. Once the vehicle is strong, whoever you place on that vehicle, you are going.”
He cautioned party faithful against early jockeying for the flagbearer position, describing such actions as “complete indiscipline.” For now, he said, the focus must remain on performance and delivering results under the current administration.
“So my message to any individual who is having aspirations is: back off and make sure we support this party and this government to deliver,” he said. “Focus on the party; that should be the focus now.”
Asked about potential candidates being mentioned for the 2028 race, Mr Kwetey emphasised that the NDC’s organisational strength matters more than personality politics. He noted that even the most popular figures would struggle to win elections independently, arguing that political success depends on the party brand.
Turning his attention to the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), he said the NDC would not underestimate the governing party’s electoral machinery, acknowledging that the NPP remains a formidable force.
“The NPP will always remain a strong party. But what matters is us being connected to the people of Ghana,” he noted.
Mr Kwetey added that surveys conducted towards the end of 2024 suggested that Dr Bawumia trailed “every single one” of the NDC names floated for the next elections, reinforcing his belief that “in elections, the opposition doesn’t win, the government loses.”