Edward Agyekum Kufuor, son of former President John Agyekum Kufuor, has officially declared his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary in the Atwima Nwabiagya North Constituency of the Ashnati Region.
In a public notice announcing his decision, Mr Kufuor said his ambition was driven by a desire to serve the people of the constituency, which he described as home and an area with strong family ties.
Atwima Nwabiagya North was previously represented in Parliament by his father, John Agyekum Kufuor, before he became President of Ghana.
However, Edward Kufuor has stressed that his decision to enter the parliamentary race is not an attempt to rely on his father’s political legacy but rather to earn the support of constituents through his own efforts.
“I return not to trade on a name, but to earn your trust through service, strategy and practical solutions for our people,” he said in his declaration.
He outlined several development priorities he intends to champion if given the opportunity to represent the constituency in Parliament.
These include improving feeder roads to connect farming communities to markets, promoting value addition for cocoa and food crops, protecting the Barekese catchment, which supplies water to Kumasi, and improving the quality of schools and health facilities.
He also pledged to prioritise job creation, skills development and enterprise support to create more opportunities for young people within the constituency.
“Our farmers, traders and young people deserve better,” he stated, adding that the constituency needed practical interventions to improve livelihoods and support economic activities.
On party matters, Mr Kufuor said unity and inclusivity would be central to his campaign, stressing the need to work with all stakeholders within the party to maintain the NPP’s electoral strength in the constituency.
“Party unity and inclusivity are my first commitment. I respect every fellow aspirant and will work with executives, past and present, polling station executives, electoral area coordinators and grassroots members to keep Atwima Nwabiagya North an unbreakable NPP stronghold,” he said.
Beyond the constituency, he pledged to support the NPP’s efforts to return to power in the 2028 general elections and increase its representation in Parliament.
He also declared his support for the presidential ambition of former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
“At the national level, I will commit my resources, networks and experience to the NPP’s collective effort to recapture power in 2028 and also regain majority seats in Parliament, and to the presidential ambition of H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia,” he stated.
Mr Kufuor further maintained that his political ambition would not take precedence over the needs of the people, insisting that leadership must be measured by service and practical results.
“To me, leadership means service, strategy and solutions. Above all, the needs of the people of Atwima Nwabiagya North come first, before personal ambition or family name,” he added.
He said he looked forward to engaging party members, traditional authorities and other stakeholders as he seeks to win the party’s parliamentary candidacy.
