Former Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for the Bosomtwe Constituency, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has officially announced his intention to contest for the flagbearership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) ahead of the party’s next presidential primaries on January 31, 2025.
The legislator took to X [formerly Twitter] to declare his intention should nominations open officially.
“With humility, conviction, and a resolute heart, I, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, declare my intent to run for the Flagbearership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), should nominations be officially opened by the party.”
The announcement puts Dr. Adutwum as one of the latest high-profile entrants into what is shaping up to be a competitive leadership race within the opposition party as it prepares for the 2028 general elections.
What does this mean for you?
Dr. Adutwum, the former Education Minister, wants to be president. He’s thrown his hat into the ring to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP). For ordinary Ghanaians, this means there’s now one more person vying for the job of managing the country’s affairs after the Dec. 2028 elections.
Most people know Dr. Adutwum because of his work on the Free SHS policy and other education reforms. His decision to run for president suggests he’ll likely focus his campaign message on education, youth development, and how to improve opportunities for young Ghanaians. If you’re a parent, student, teacher, or someone who’s followed education issues, this might be good news or something to scrutinize.
Dr. Adutwum, who served as Education Minister under President Nana Akufo-Addo’s second term, is widely known for his role in overseeing the implementation of the government’s Free Senior High School (SHS) policy and other educational reforms.
The Bosomtwe legislator ranked fourth on the list of potential candidates to lead the NPP in 2028 in the Global Info Analytics June Online Survey.