Chaos as Mahama allegedly point out his preferred successors

Ghanaian broadcaster and political commentator Paul Adom-Otchere has alleged that President John Dramani Mahama has identified his “anointed successor” within the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Speaking on his Good Evening Ghana show on October 31, 2025, Adom-Otchere claimed that President Mahama is quietly backing Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson to succeed him as the party’s next presidential candidate, with Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor as his potential running mate.

According to Adom-Otchere, intelligence reaching his desk suggests that Mahama has expressed strong confidence in the leadership abilities of both Forson and Jinapor, referring to them as the “president’s ticket.”

“This is President Mahama’s ticket, from what we are hearing, Cassiel Forson, the finance minister… He’s been told that if he continues doing what he’s doing until the end of next year, he will be the anointed choice of John Mahama as the next flagbearer of the NDC,” Adom-Otchere stated.

He further revealed that Mahama is said to be impressed with Forson’s management of Ghana’s macroeconomic situation, including exchange rate stabilization and improvements in key fiscal indicators.

“Ato Forson will tell you that the cedi was 17, it is now 10, it’s a feather in his cap. He will tell you gold reserves have improved and petroleum prices have been stabilized,” he added.

Adom-Otchere also alleged that Mahama’s admiration for John Jinapor goes beyond his current position as Energy Minister. He noted that Jinapor’s long-standing relationship with Mahama, dating back to his time as the former president’s spokesperson, makes him one of Mahama’s most trusted allies.

“John Jinapor, they call him ‘JJ’ in Parliament and he’s the deal. The two of them, Ato Forson and Jinapor, are the president’s ticket. Forget about everything else,” Adom-Otchere asserted.

He described Jinapor as a “Christian from Gonja” with significant experience in both Parliament and ministerial roles, which he said complements Forson’s strong background in economics and finance.

If Adom-Otchere’s claims turn out to be true, it could represent a major political setback for Julius Debrah, the current Chief of Staff, who is also widely believed to have Mahama’s support in his own presidential ambitions…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>