Dr. Yaw OseiAdutwum, former Minister for Education and a presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has declared an unwavering commitment to eradicating poverty in Ghana, as he officially filed his nomination to contest the party’s flagbearer position.
Addressing an enthusiastic crowd of supporters at the NPP headquarters in Accra, on Friday, Dr.Adutwum outlined a bold and compassionate vision for Ghana’s future, promising a campaign focused on unity, decency and development.
According to him, he will wage a war against poverty, a cancer that has plagued the Ghanaian society for far too long. “We are going to do what people never imagined could happen in this country,” he said.
Reflecting emotionally on his personal journey, from growing up in a modest home in the Bosomtwe District to becoming Minister for Education, Dr.Adutwum called his political journey “a Ghanaian dream.”
“A young man with uneducated parents, growing up in a humble background and becoming the Minister of Education, that is the story of Ghana. It is a story of opportunity. I want every child in Ghana to believe that their best days are ahead,” Dr Adutwum said.
He thanked President Nana AddoDankwaAkufo-Addo for giving him the opportunity to serve the country and acknowledged the support of teachers, parents and party executives who helped him succeed in the education sector.
“STEM education is now a household term in Ghana, That legacy will continue,” he added.
DrAdutwum pledged to run a clean, issue-based campaign devoid of violence and personal attacks.
“I’m going to make a clean campaign, a campaign without acronyms, a campaign without violence. Let the people of Ghana know who we are and what we stand for.”
He urged delegates and party faithful to get on board what he called “the beautiful train” of transformation, which he believes will deliver lasting change for the nation.
The Road to 2028
Looking ahead, Dr.Adutwum expressed hope that, if chosen as the party’s candidate and eventually elected in the 2028 national election, his administration would chart a new course of leadership focused on prosperity, opportunity and inclusive growth.
“Every government before us has done something great,” he said, referencing leaders from Dr. Kwame Nkrumah to John AgyekumKufuor and beyond.
“But now, we must seize the moment. The time to defeat poverty is now.”
Party Confirms End of Nomination Period
Speaking at the same event, KwabenaAbankwah-Yeboah, a member of the NPP Presidential Elections Committee, confirmed the close of nominations for the party’s flagbearership, which opened on July 29, 2025.
He disclosed that five aspirants have submitted their forms, namely;KwabenaAgyeiAgyepong, KennedyAgyapong, Bryan Acheampong,Dr.MahamuduBawumia and Dr. Yaw OseiAdutwum.
“All forms will be forwarded to the vetting committee. By October 8, 2025 the final list of qualified candidates will be published,” Kwabena Abankwah-Yeboah stated.
He emphasised the importance of decorum throughout the campaign period, encouraging candidates and supporters to maintain united and respect within the party.
“We expect a family atmosphere throughout this process. Any concerns can be addressed through our established complaint systems,”Abankwah-Yeboah said.
As the vetting process begins, Dr.Adutwum positions himself as a reformer with a proven track record and a vision that appeals to both the grassroots and the technocratic class.
Whether his message will resonate with the NPP’s delegates and the broader Ghanaian public remains to be seen — but one thing is clear: the race for the 2028 presidency has officially begun.
