The Immediate – past Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has announced his intention to contest the flagbearership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the 2028 General elections.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, May 1, Dr. Adutwum declared that he is the party’s best hope for victory, citing his record and vision for Ghana as key reasons for his bid.
“In the silence of the noise, one man’s record speaks louder than mere campaign chants. One man’s impact echoes across every region. One man’s vision is what Ghana needs for a total Ghanaian transformation. #TheAdutwumFactor,” he stated.
His announcement sets the stage for what could become a highly competitive race within the NPP once nominations officially open.
He joins tall list is party stalwarts, vying for the position of Flagbearership after Ghana’s former vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia performed abysmally for the party in the last December 7 General elections.
His faces fierce contenders including the Former minister of state at the Presidency – in charge of National Security and immediate past Agric Minister Dr. Bryan Acheampong, the Venerable Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, former Assin Central MP, Former Vice President Dr. Bawumia.
His bid pushed to the list to four potential candidates, who have made their intentions clear to contest to lead the party in the build up to the 2028 general elections.