Comments made on behalf of the Overlord of Bole, Bolewura Sarfo Kutuge Feso I, during the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia’s tour of the Savannah Region have sparked renewed political speculation about the veteran politician’s future within the governing party.
Speaking during Mr. Asiedu Nketia’s stop in Bole as part of his nationwide “Thank You Tour,” Tingawura Seidu Abudu Sampson, a member of the Council of State, delivered a message on behalf of the Bolewura and suggested that the NDC Chairman could one day rise to the highest political office in the country.
The Bolewura, who was unable to personally receive Mr. Asiedu Nketia due to another engagement in Tamale, was said to have expressed gratitude for the Chairman’s longstanding support for President John Dramani Mahama throughout his political journey.
According to Tingawura Sampson, the traditional ruler acknowledged Mr. Asiedu Nketia’s role in supporting President Mahama “from the beginning up to this point” and encouraged him to continue his support for the President and the governing NDC administration.
The remarks, however, attracted attention after the Council of State member suggested that those who help others rise politically may also be rewarded in return.
“Any son who supports a father to rise to the highest level will also receive prayers and blessings to rise to that same level, and possibly even surpass it in future,” he stated.
He further indicated that the Bolewura believed Mr. Asiedu Nketia’s contributions to the party and the country would not go unrewarded, adding that traditional prayers and blessings were being offered on his behalf.
The comments have since generated political discussion, especially within NDC circles, over possible succession dynamics beyond President Mahama’s current administration.
Although Mr. Asiedu Nketia has not publicly declared any intention to contest the presidency, observers and critics have increasingly linked his nationwide “Thank You Tour” and grassroots engagements to broader political positioning.
Some critics have suggested the tour could be helping to build momentum for a potential future presidential bid, though these claims remain unconfirmed and have not been addressed by the NDC Chairman.
Popularly known as “General Mosquito,” Asiedu Nketia remains one of the most influential figures in the NDC, having served in several leadership roles, including General Secretary before becoming National Chairman.
His ongoing regional tour focuses on thanking supporters, engaging traditional authorities, and interacting with grassroots members following the NDC’s return to power in the 2024 general elections.
During the Savannah Regional tour, he met chiefs, opinion leaders, and party supporters across Salaga, Kpalbe, Buipe, Daboya, Damongo, Sawla, and Bole.
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