The former Member of Parliament for Evalue-Ajomoro-Gwira, Catherine Afeku, has officially declared her intention to contest for the position of National Women’s Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Speaking in an interview with Original FM on May 15, 2025, the staunch member of the NPP stated that she is currently awaiting the official opening of nominations to formally pick up nomination forms to enter the race.
“It is very true that I am contesting. The nominations are not officially open yet – So, this is just to make my intentions known. Some elders in the party (NPP) reached out to me to contest as an executive of the party back in 2008 but I wanted to be patient. So, I pleaded with them to take their time as I was inexperienced,” she said.
Catherine Afeku, who previously served as the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts under the Akufo-Addo-led NPP government, is the latest prominent figure within the NPP to declare her intention to contest for the national executive position.
Her announcement follows a similar declaration by the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the NPP, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, who recently announced his intention to run for the position of National Chairman of the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He explained that after deep spiritual reflection and engagement with God, he received divine confirmation to pursue the party’s national leadership role.
He further stated that once nominations are opened, he will formally submit his application to contest.
“I have sought guidance from God, asking for His support when the time comes for me to pick up nomination forms. I want the opportunity to serve the NPP and help secure victory in the 2028 elections. When the right time comes, I will pick up the forms and contest accordingly,” he said.
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