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Asiedu Nketia is not Ghanaian – Banda MP aspirant alleges

Former Member of Parliament for Tain Constituency Joe Danquah has alleged that the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is not a Ghanaian.

He says Johnson Asiedu Nketia hails from Ivory Coast, where he has external family relations and a mansion.

He said it is by the “grace of God” that Mr Asiedu Nketia has become a citizen of Ghana to the extent that he holds a cardinal position in a major political party in Ghana.

The Banda Parliamentary Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), speaking on Accra-based Okay FM on Friday, said Mr Asiedu Nketia wants to foment trouble in Ghana because he does not hail from the English-speaking West African nation.

He said the NDC stalwart hails from Gontougo Region of Ivory Coast, Bondoukou, to be precise, but he has stayed in Seikwa for long, making him identify himself as a Ghanaian.

Mr Danquah, who was MP between 2004 and 2009, indicated that all accusations by the NDC against him are untrue and only a ploy to dent his image.

He said the roadmap to peace agreed upon by all in Banda was breached by NDC and its General Secretary as he bussed people into the constituency on camera for all to see.

Tension in Banda led to the death of a teacher-trainee graduate, Wulo Chambe Silas.

Traditional authorities blamed Mr Danquah and NPP Constituency Chairman Charles Agyei as cause of the deadly violence.

They called on the military high command, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the National Security to look into the issues.

Quite recently, the NDC clashed with the military over their presence in the constituency.

 

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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