Dr Adutwum had earlier shared a post announcing his interest in the NPP flagbearership
A Facebook post by former Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, announcing his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer position for the 2028 general elections, has curiously gone missing from his social media page.
The announcement, initially made on Thursday, May 1, 2025, detailed Dr Adutwum’s bold declaration to vie for the NPP’s leadership ahead of the 2028 polls.
In the now unavailable post, Dr Adutwum touted his achievements and outlined his vision for national transformation, positioning himself as the party’s best chance for electoral victory.
“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,” the ‘missing’ post read.
However, current information available on the link to the post suggests that Dr Adutwum’s post has either been deleted or its audience changed.
“This content isn’t available right now. When this happens, it’s usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it, or it’s been deleted,” the link currently reads.
Dr Adutwum, renowned for his technocratic leadership and transformative educational reforms during his tenure as education minister, was expected to shake up the internal dynamics of the NPP with his announced entry into the flagbearer race.
Some political critics viewed his announcement as intensifying competition within the party, as nominations are yet to officially open.
However, shortly after the post gained traction, it mysteriously disappeared from Dr Adutwum’s Facebook page.
Meanwhile, the disappearance of the post has fueled speculations about whether Dr Adutwum’s announcement was premature or if internal party pressures led to its removal.
Dr Adutwum has not yet commented on the post or clarified his stance on the flagbearer race since then.
The NPP, which is currently embarking on an intensive reorganisation campaign, following the defeat suffered in the 2024 general election, has yet to set a timeline for its flagbearer primaries.
However, prominent figures such as former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong; and Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who was the party’s flagbearer in 2024, are also expected to contest the race again.
A screengrab of Dr Adutwum’s earlier post
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