Nana Adu Danso Gershion: Presenter to Reportedly Contest as NDC Comms Officer in Upper West Akim

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Ghanaian media personality Nana Adu Danso Gershion of Radio 1 Ghana in the Eastern Region is reportedly ready to venture into politics.

According to a report from Offei Wonuanie on Facebook, Nana Adu Danso is set to contest for the position of communications officer for the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper West Akim constituency in the Eastern Region.

The Freedom Radio media personality shared the report on Friday, June 26, 2026.

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The post was accompanied by a flyer indicating that Adu Danso had apparently started his campaign already.

At the time of publishing, the Radio 1 Ghana presenter had yet to officially address the rumours about his political ambition.

The Facebook post shared by Offei Wonuanie is below.

Nana Adu Danso Gershion is a popular and award-winning media personality in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

Aside from being a radio presenter, he is a motivational speaker and philanthropist, and serves as the Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Tako God's Resources Ltd.

Known as the King of Eastern Drive, he was awarded the Outstanding Radio Personality of the Year" at the 2023 Ghana Leadership Awards.

He has previously hosted the Ayekoo Drive on Bunso-based Radio 1 and also worked with Enigye 95.5 FM.

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