NDC signs cooperation accord with Russia's United Russia Party

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) signed a political cooperation agreement with United Russia, the governing party of the Russian Federation, on June 25, 2026, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This agreement was concluded during a meeting of the Standing Committee of the For the Freedom of Nations! Movement. The accord was signed following bilateral discussions between Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of the NDC, and Andrei Klimov, a member of the Bureau of the Supreme Council of United Russia. A statement issued after the meeting said both parties recognised the growing diplomatic and parliamentary relations between Ghana and Russia and expressed their commitment to strengthening cooperation between their respective political organisations.

The agreement is expected to facilitate closer exchanges on political organisation, governance, policy dialogue, and broader areas of mutual interest while fostering stronger institutional links between the two parties. During the discussions, Mr. Asiedu Nketia acknowledged Russia's historical role, as the successor state of the former Soviet Union, in supporting anti-colonial struggles across Africa. He reaffirmed the NDC's commitment to the ideals and objectives of the For the Freedom of Nations! Movement, describing the platform as one that promotes cooperation among political parties on issues affecting national sovereignty, development, and international solidarity. The two parties also agreed to work towards strengthening collaboration among political parties.