Celebrations for Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman's renomination recently took an unexpected turn at the Ahwoi’s office on Church Street, Labone, sparking debate within the National Democratic Congress (NDC).The planned celebration rapidly took a turn for the worse when Kwesi Ahwoi, a prominent member of the NDC and a former interior minister, provoked criticism from the party's Mahama wing.

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The 77-year-old Ahwoi's remarks, implying a potential repetition of the late President John Evans Atta Mills' fate with John Dramani Mahama if the NDC wins the presidential election in December 2024, left many guests shocked and led to some leaving prematurely.During the celebration, Ahwoi proposed a toast to Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman, expressing confidence in her potential to become Ghana's first female Vice President.

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However, his subsequent comments advising her to be prepared for the presidency, citing the unexpected turn of events that led to John Mahama assuming the presidency after President Mills' passing, stirred controversy.

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Ahwoi's statement, captured in a viral video, suggested that unforeseen circumstances could lead to leadership changes within the party, fueling speculation on social media about the health of former President John Mahama, who is gearing up for his fourth presidential contest in December.“John Mahama was not ready to be president at the time but nature schemed things in such a way that President Mills had to give way to John Mahama.

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Anything can happen, so Naana, be ever prepared; as your motto says, anything can happen and you can become the President of the Republic of Ghana,” Kwesi Ahwoi said, in a video that has since gone viral.

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The Ahwoi family's historical influence within the NDC, particularly their role in President Rawlings' selection of Prof Mills as his running mate in 1996, adds weight to Kwesi Ahwoi's remarks and the ongoing debate within the party regarding its future leadership.

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The endorsement of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman's candidacy by the Ahwoi brothers underscores a strategic move within the NDC, aiming for continuity and stability in leadership.However, Ahwoi's comments have ignited discussions about succession planning and the potential dynamics within the party should John Mahama secure victory in the upcoming election.

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As the NDC braces for a critical electoral battle in 2024, Ahwoi's controversial remarks serve as a reminder of the complex dynamics shaping the party's internal politics and the challenges ahead in navigating its leadership transitions.Watch video below:A message from one of the Ahwois to Grandmaa during the party organised for her for her renomination as a Vice Presidential candidate of the NDC. Words are very important.

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Pay attention to the words used and situate them in context.'Mahama was not prepared to be president but… pic.twitter.com/IP6TKv0wAu— Enoch Nyarkoh (@RealBushop) March 24, 2024

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