Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has offered a candid advice to the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, in the lead up of the 2024 general elections.

Ahiagbah suggested that instead of planning for the 2024 general elections, the NDC's flagbearer and former President John Dramani Mahama should consider preparing for retirement.

In a direct message to Asiedu Nketiah, Ahiagbah emphasized the significance of looking towards the future and making strategic decisions for the party.

The statement implies a belief that Mahama's political career should come to an end, prompting discussions about the NDC's leadership and its approach to the upcoming elections.

As the political landscape evolves, the NPP's communication director has positioned retirement as a consideration for Mahama, adding a layer of speculation to the dynamics leading up to the 2024 general elections.

The statement reflects the ongoing discourse surrounding political figures and their roles in shaping the future of their respective parties.

He has made a projection concerning the National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s performance in the upcoming elections. Ahiagbah anticipates that the NDC will face defeat in this year's elections, adding to the political speculation surrounding the competitive landscape leading up to the polls.

He was reacting to Mr Asiedu Nketiah’s comment that the NPP administration should start preparing their handing over notes.

Addressing a press conference in Accra on Monday, January 8, Mr Asiedu Nketiah said “They will fail because no power can defeat an organized and determined people struggling for their freedom. Truth is, Ghanaians have already abandoned the NPP and their followers. Therefore, the NPP ministers must begin preparing their handing over notes.

“Already, thousands of persons affiliated to the NPP have lost the District Level Elections. Yes, NPP people have miserably lost the Assembly and Unit Committee elections to members, supporters, and affiliates of the NDC.”

He added, “Ashanti and Eastern regions were also very impressive for the NDC compared to 2019 performance. Presently, even though the Electoral Commission unexpectedly postponed voting in some electoral areas in these two stronghold regions of the ruling NPP, NDC members and affiliates secured 34.13% and 45.52% of the electoral areas in Ashanti and Eastern regions respectively.”

But responding to him, the Director of Communication of the NPP Richard Ahiagbah, said the 2024 general election is about programmes and policies and not subtle ‘threats of violence’ and ‘vain’ innuendos.

He said the elections are about which candidate has the best policies and programmes to manage the economy. To him, the flagbearer of his party, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is next to lead the country ‘with humility, capacity, and the fear of God to unleash Ghana’s production potential to benefit all Ghanaians’.

In a statement he posted on his X platform, Mr Ahiagbah said “NDC should not get it twisted. We have seen you this confident and boastful before. Please note, Chairman Mosquito, where we have gotten to as people or a democracy, it is not simply a question of it is my turn or to propagate hardship. No no no…..Chairman. It is about programs and policies, not subtle threats of violence and vain innuendos. Bawumia is next to lead with humility, capacity and the fear of God to unleash Ghana’s production potential to benefit of all Ghanaians.

It is possible. There are difficulties to do with the economy, and it is the same globally. But it is coming back, and you know it. But regarding your suggestion to the NPP, respectfully Chairman, I think you should be the one preparing for retirement on 7th Dec 2024; because it will be your LAST DANCE, and it will end in defeat. So chill, Sir!

“I make you this promise Sir, the elections will be free and fair….Pls stop seeing the ghosts of your past electoral ways & means in your dream. I wish you a humble new year.”