Government spokesperson and Member of Parliament for Abura Asebu-Kwamankese, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has cautioned members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) against focusing prematurely on succession politics ahead of the 2028 general elections.

Speaking on PM Express, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu said internal competition over who succeeds President John Dramani Mahama would amount to little if the government fails to deliver on its promises to Ghanaians.

According to him, the party’s chances in the next election will depend primarily on its performance in office rather than on personalities seeking future leadership positions.

Reacting to concerns raised in a recent article by Callistus Mahama, he agreed that the warning against early political maneuvering within the party was justified.

“We have all seen it, and his question is timely. What he said is absolutely true,” he stated.

Mr. Kwakye Ofosu warned that the NDC risks losing focus on governance if personal ambitions begin to overshadow efforts to address the country’s challenges.

“The thing that will convince Ghanaians to give us another mandate is the performance that we put up.

It doesn’t matter who you bring to contest,” he stressed.

He noted that Ghanaian voters have become increasingly discerning since the return to constitutional rule in 1992, arguing that electorates evaluate governments based on their track records before renewing mandates.

“The Ghanaian people assess the performance of governments and decide whether or not to renew the mandate,” he said.

The government spokesperson further argued that no candidate, regardless of popularity, can secure victory for a governing party with a poor record in office.

“You can bring an angel, but if the story behind that angel is sordid, he’s not going to get a pass,” he remarked.

Mr. Kwakye Ofosu maintained that the best strategy for the NDC is to concentrate on governance and build a strong record for whoever eventually emerges as the party’s presidential candidate.

On whether government appointees engaged in political mobilisation should resign, he said many individuals have not officially declared their intentions and therefore cannot yet be compelled to step aside.

However, he noted that a point may come when such political activities become incompatible with holding public office.

He referenced former President John Agyekum Kufuor, recalling that some ministers under his administration resigned after openly declaring presidential ambitions.