A fresh wave of tension appears to be brewing within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) following comments attributed to Education Minister and Tamale South MP, Haruna Iddrisu, directed at the party’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, over ongoing political thank-you tours across the country.
Speaking during a political engagement, Haruna Iddrisu reportedly defended former President John Dramani Mahama’s nationwide appreciation tour, describing it as a “proper Thank You Tour,” while criticizing another parallel exercise he referred to as a “fake curtain raiser.”
In the strongly worded remarks circulating widely on social media, Haruna Iddrisu suggested that some party members were reluctant to openly criticize certain developments within the party hierarchy, insisting that he would not remain silent out of fear or political convenience.
“The thank you tour President Mahama is doing is the proper Thank You Tour, not the fake curtain raiser the skinny man is doing. Some of you are afraid to say it but me I don’t fear anyone, I will say it,” the statement attributed to him read.
The comments are widely viewed as a direct response to recent statements made by Johnson Asiedu Nketiah during his own engagements with party supporters, where he defended internal party decisions and leadership restructuring that took place ahead of the 2024 general elections.
Political analysts say the exchange signals underlying divisions within sections of the NDC despite the party’s electoral successes and renewed public confidence. Observers believe the growing public disagreements among senior figures could undermine efforts to project unity as the party consolidates its position ahead of future political contests.
The development has since generated widespread reactions among party faithful and political commentators, with some calling for restraint and internal dialogue to avoid escalating tensions within the party.
Others, however, argue that open discussions and criticism among party leaders are part of democratic political culture and may ultimately strengthen internal accountability and transparency.
As of now, neither the office of Johnson Asiedu Nketiah nor the presidency has officially responded to the latest remarks attributed to Haruna Iddrisu.
The incident adds another chapter to the evolving political dynamics within the NDC, where conversations surrounding leadership, strategy, and party direction continue to shape national political discourse.
