Former Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has officially joined the race for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidacy, picking up nomination forms to contest in the party’s flagbearer election slated for January 2026.
Dr. Adutwum, who served in former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s government as Minister of Education, made the move as part of his bid to lead the party into the 2028 general elections.
His decision adds to the growing list of contenders seeking to succeed the party’s current leadership.
The Bosomtwe Member of Parliament is widely known for his contributions to education reform, particularly in the areas of STEM advancement and secondary education expansion.
His entry into the flagbearer race is expected to spark significant debate within the party, with supporters touting his technocratic expertise and track record in public service.
Similarly, on August 13, more than 490 youth organisers of the party, including substantive and deputy youth leaders from constituencies across the country, picked up nomination forms for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia ahead of the party’s presidential primary in January 2026.
The group described Dr. Bawumia as the only candidate capable of securing victory for the NPP in the 2028 general elections.
Their endorsement follows a strategic meeting on July 29, 2025, where representatives from various constituencies cited his “exceptional leadership, proven track record, and vision for Ghana’s future” as reasons for their support.