Eric Opoku, the Minister of Food and Agriculture, has indicated his readiness to contest for the flagbearership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) if the party members deem him the suitable candidate.
According to Eric Opoku, he is open to opportunities that may arise in his political career, adding that he will not shy away from the responsibility of leading the NDC into the 2028 general election if party members decide that he is the best candidate to succeed President John Mahama.
However, Eric Opoku noted that his foremost concern is making a meaningful impact through public service, adding that leadership should be measured by the positive changes it brings to people’s lives and the lasting legacy it leaves for future generations.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM on June 2, 2026, Eric Opoku stated, “I’m open to any good thing politics gives me. I came into politics with the commitment to serve”.
He further described himself as a troubleshooter who can solve problems that come his way.
“I’m a troubleshooter. Any problems that come my way, I’m able to solve them,” he said.
“So if today the party members believe that I’m the best person to lead the party and the country, I am willing to,” he added.
“The most important thing is that we do something that we will be recognised positively for in history,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed a ban on all party members engaging in early presidential campaigns to succeed President John Mahama and focus on the Reset Agenda.
According to the NDC Council of Elders, the directive follows a meeting between them and President John Dramani Mahama.
The NDC Council of Elders noted that they have observed the premature presidential campaigns and related political activities by some individuals and groups within the party, adding that the party’s current focus should be supporting the government to deliver on its mandate and improve the lives of Ghanaians.
The Council stressed that the focus should be on the President Mahama Reset Agenda, highlighting that the time for internal contests will come.
In a statement issued on May 29, 2026, the NDC Council on May 29, 2026 read, “The Council wishes to remind all members that the NDC is currently focused on delivering on the mandate entrusted to it by the people of Ghana. At this critical stage of national reconstruction and renewal, every member of the Party is expected to devote his or her energies, resources, and commitment to supporting the Government’s efforts to reset the country and improve the lives of Ghanaians, rather than engaging in activities that have the potential to create division, distraction, or unnecessary internal competition”.
“The date and venue for the election of the Presidential Candidate shall be decided by the National Executive Committee (NEC), but that election shall take place at least twelve (12) months before a national election date if the Party is in power and at least twenty-four (24) months if the Party is not in power,” it stated.
“The Council emphasises that, until the appropriate constitutional processes have been initiated and the National Executive Committee has determined the timetable and guidelines for the conduct of presidential primaries, no individual, group, or interest bloc is authorised to undertake or promote any form of presidential campaign, whether directly or indirectly,” the statement noted.
“Accordingly, the Council of Elders directs all persons engaged in such activities to cease forthwith. These include all forms of campaigning, mobilisation, endorsements, publicity, or related activities intended to advance the presidential ambitions of any prospective candidate,” it said.
“The time for internal contests will come. For now, our collective responsibility is to serve the nation and successfully implement the mandate entrusted to us,” the statement added.
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