In the race to become the flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming presidential elections, 10 aspirants have picked up nomination forms to contest the party’s primary slated for November 4, 2023.
The aspirants who have expressed their interest to lead the party and eventually the country are former Minister of Energy, Boakye Agyarko, who was thPolitics e first to pick the forms, a former NPP general secretary and presidential spokesperson, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong; a former Member of Parliament (MP) for Mampong, Francis Addai Nimoh; a former minister of state, Dr Kofi Konadu Apraku and a former Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto.
The rest are Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Alan Kyerematen, former Trade and Industry Minister, Kennedy Agyapong, MP for Assin Central and Joe Ghartey, former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice and a certain Kojo Poku.
Each aspirant has a unique background and political experience, and they each bring their own ideas and vision to the table.
The NPP has a history of competitive primaries, and this year’s race promises to be no different.
The aspirants are expected to engage in rigorous campaigns to win the support of party delegates, who will eventually cast their votes during the primaries.
The winner of the NPP primary will become the party’s flagbearer and will lead the party into the general elections.
The NPP is a major political party in Ghana, and the outcome of its primary is always keenly watched by political observers and the general public alike.
With 10 aspirants vying for the party’s top spot, there is sure to be a lot of interest and excitement in the coming weeks and months.
By Vincent Kubi