NDC Flagbearer Election 2027: Asiedu Nketia ‘leads’ with Haruna Iddrisu ‘2nd’ - APL survey projects

National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has extended his lead in the party’s 2028 presidential flagbearer race, according to a new nationwide survey by the Africa Policy Lens (APL).

According to APL, the shift indicates the contest has moved from what appeared to be a two-person race in April to a more defined hierarchy led by Asiedu Nketia with Haruna Iddrisu now emerging as the principal challenger.

The survey found NDC delegates are prioritising competence and credibility over campaign visibility, adding that the top considerations for choosing a flagbearer were "experience and proven track record, personal integrity and honesty, ability to unite the party, and grassroots appeal”.