Paul Adom-Otchere: Veteran Ghanaian Journalist Reportedly Eyes Ejisu NPP Parliamentary Primaries

Veteran journalist Paul Adom-Otchere has reportedly declared interest in the NPP parliamentary primary in the Ejisu ConstituencyFive other aspirants have also signalled their intention to contest the seat ahead of the 2028 general electionAsaase News broke the story on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, publishing the full list of interested candidatesGhana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!

Veteran Ghanaian journalist and television host Paul Adom-Otchere is reportedly among six individuals who have signalled their intention to contest the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) parliamentary primary in the Ejisu Constituency ahead of the 2028 general election.

Veteran Ghanaian journalist Paul Adom-Otchere is reportedly interested in contesting the Ejisu NPP parliamentary primaries. Photo source: Paul Adom-Otchere Source: UGCAsaase Radio reported on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, that Paul Adom-Otchere, widely recognised as the host of Metro TV's political programme "Good Evening Ghana", is one of six aspirants who have expressed interest in representing the main opposition as its parliamentary candidate in 2028.

The Ejisu Constituency, located in the Ashanti Region, has historically been a stronghold for the NPP, making the primary a significant contest within the party.

Veteran Ghanaian journalist declares intention to contest 2027 NPP parliamentary primaries

Lawyer Kwabena Boateng of the opposition party, is currently the Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency.

Asaase News published the full list of aspirants eyeing the seat, with Adom-Otchere's name among the most prominent given his high public profile in Ghana's media landscape.

The other aspirants are Klinsman Mensa Karikari, Evans Duah, incumbent Kwabena Boateng, Patrick Atta Aboagye and Yaa Gyamera Aboagye.

The development marks a potential shift in direction for the former BBC reporter, who has spent decades in broadcasting and commentary.

Adom-Otchere, who previously served as the board chair of the Ghana Airports Company Limited during former president Akufo-Addo's tenure, has long been associated with political analysis rather than active partisan participation.

His reported interest in the NPP parliamentary primaries marks a notable development ahead of the 2028 polls.

No official statement from the veteran journalist or the NPP had been released at the time Asaase News filed the report.

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The Facebook post detailing Paul Adom-Otchere's reported interest in contesting the NPP parliamentary primaries is below:

The announcement drew immediate reaction on social media, with many Ghanaians responding with a mixture of humour and support.

YEN.com.gh compiled some reactions from social media users below:

Bru Bru offered encouragement, commenting:

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported about broadcaster Paul Adom-Otchere’s criticism of President John Mahama’s aides after the administration went ahead with a National Day of Thanksgiving following deadly floods.

Adom-Otchere said the event could have been reshaped into a memorial service, with guests dressed in black to honour the victims.

He argued that better advice from Jubilee House could have prevented the backlash against the President.

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