Trouble is brewing within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as internal divisions deepen over President John Dramani Mahama’s alleged third term ambition.
Sources within the party reveal a growing rift between top-ranking executives, with one faction openly backing Mahama’s third term bid. Proponents of this move argue that the NDC’s current parliamentary strength—reportedly commanding a two-thirds majority—positions the party strategically to push for constitutional amendments to pave the way for Mahama’s return.
They also point to what they describe as the party’s growing influence within the judiciary. A recent example frequently cited is the support extended to US-based controversial
commentator Kevin Taylor, whose arrest warrant was allegedly dismissed under questionable circumstances. Party insiders see this as a signal of NDC-aligned judicial leverage.
However, not everyone within the party is on board. A powerful opposing bloc has emerged, made up of senior party figures and grassroots mobilizers who believe that Mahama’s return could derail the NDC’s electoral fortunes and threaten internal cohesion.
Notable presidential hopefuls including NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia, former Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, and current MP for Asunafo South, Eric Opoku, are said to be deeply concerned about the impact of Mahama’s ambition on the democratic image and renewal prospects of the party.
“There’s an uneasy calm,” a senior NDC official admitted. “The ambitions of other contenders are being eclipsed by this third-term push, and that is causing resentment.”
The situation, according to observers, could escalate if the party fails to clarify its leadership direction ahead of the 2028 elections.
As tensions mount, calls for dialogue and unity within the NDC have grown louder, with political analysts warning that internal fractures could cost the party dearly in upcoming polls.
