I was grateful for the recognition but respectfully declined –NPP’s Kwarteng rejects Bawumia’s offer

In an Official Facebook Post on 27 October 2026, prominent New Patriotic Party (NPP) communicator and former Ministry of Education spokesperson Kwasi Kwarteng publicly disclosed that he was formally approached by the party’s national leadership to serve as a Deputy National Communications Director for the ruling party. Kwarteng revealed that despite feeling honored by the appointment offer, he declined the role after careful consideration regarding how he can best support the party’s overarching political objectives.

Setting the record straight regarding internal appointment discussions and executive engagements, Kwarteng detailed the high-level contacts made to secure his services for the party’s national communications machinery. He wrote:

> “To be fair, I was contacted by the party’s leadership, through the National Chairman, General Secretary and National Youth Organizer, regarding the role of Deputy National Communications Director. I was grateful for the recognition but respectfully declined, believing I can serve the party better in other areas.”

Reaffirming his unwavering dedication to the Elephant party and its presidential candidate ahead of future national elections, Kwarteng emphasized that his decision to step aside from the formal communications position does not diminish his allegiance to the NPP’s broader campaign goals:

> “My commitment remains firm, and my focus is on contributing meaningfully to the NPP’s efforts to make Dr. Bawumia the next President of Ghana.”

The disclosure comes during a pivotal period of structural reorganization within the New Patriotic Party as national executives assemble specialized campaign teams, communications directorates, and strategic committees to spearhead party outreach across the nation. The communications portfolio, in particular, remains a crucial battlefield for articulating party policies, defending government achievements, and countering opposition narratives across traditional and digital media platforms.

Observers note that Kwarteng’s public clarification highlights both his rising political profile within the party and the strategic choices facing senior communicators during organizational restructuring. By formally acknowledging the invitation from top party executives—including the National Chairman, General Secretary, and National Youth Organizer—Kwarteng demonstrated the high regard in which his media advocacy is held while retaining the flexibility to contribute to campaign operations in alternate capacities.

At its core, the statement illustrates the internal dynamics of campaign staffing and institutional role assignment within major political parties in Ghana. Kwarteng’s response underscores that effective political advocacy extends beyond formal structural appointments, highlighting a strategic preference to support Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential bid through flexible, high-impact channels.

reached broad engagement across social media platforms, political communication channels, and party grassroots groups. While NPP supporters commended Kwarteng for his ongoing dedication to Dr. Bawumia’s presidential campaign and respected his personal choice, political analysts noted that major appointment decisions frequently reflect broader considerations of strategy, personal impact, and party alignment. Nevertheless, Kwarteng’s declaration reaffirms his active role in pushing the NPP’s agenda as political preparations intensify.

Source: Kwasi Kwarteng, Official Facebook Post, 27 October 2026