Former MCE for Asante Akyem Central, Robert Kwakye declares intention to contest NPP parliamentary primaries

​Following the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) official announcement of its parliamentary candidate selection timelines for the 2028 political cycle, former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Asante Akyem Central, Robert Kwakye, has declared his intention to contest the Asante Akyem Central parliamentary seat.

​The NPP recently announced that the window for prospective parliamentary candidates, including sitting Members of Parliament, to declare their intentions and submit applications runs from November 1 to November 10, 2026.

Aspirants are required to apply online via the official party portal and pay a non-refundable application and capacity-building fee of GH¢5,000.

​Buoyed by the opening of the roadmap, Hon. Robert Kwakye has stepped forward, putting himself up to represent the constituents of Asante Akyem Central under the banner of the elephant party.

​Known for his extensive administrative experience and grassroots engagement during his tenure as MCE, Mr. Kwakye boasts a solid political background that spans both party structures and local governance.

His rich experience includes serving as a polling station executive,electoral area coordinator, a constituency disciplinary committee secretary, constituency executive, completed two term successful assembly member, alongside two terms serving as presiding member.

​His political journey within the constituency also features a proven history of high-level competitiveness.

During the NPP’s 2015 parliamentary primaries, Mr. Kwakye gave a formidable showing, narrowly missing out on the ticket by a razor-thin margin of just 4 votes against the incumbent MP Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi polling 196 votes to the incumbent’s 200.

Having subsequently built on his administrative clout through his impactful tenure as MCE, supporters view him as a battle-tested leader ready to take the mantle.

​Per the party’s guidelines announced by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, all registered applicants will go through a rigorous screening and vetting process to verify their eligibility before proceeding to the next phases of the internal elections.

​Political analysts anticipate a keenly contested race in Asante Akyem Central as Hon. Kwakye leverages his deep-rooted party history, resilience, and administrative track record to appeal to delegates ahead of the upcoming primaries.