Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, one of the Election 2028 presidential hopefuls of the New Patriotic Party
Kwasi Annan Frimpong, one of the pioneers and founders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bono Region has described Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, one of the election 2028 presidential hopefuls of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as a “dark horse”.
A “dark horse” is a candidate for office for whom little is known or for whom expectations are low, but who then goes on to unexpectedly win or succeed.
The pparty’s upcoming presidential primary to elect its presidential candidate for Ghana 2028 presidential election, is slated for January 31, 2026.
Some aspirants who have filed to contest in the primary are: Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, Ken Ohene Agyapong, Dr Bryan Acheampong, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Sunyani, Frimpong said the chances of the former Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe in the Ashanti Region remained brighter.
Frimpong said, “The eyes of the NPP aren’t set on Dr Adutwum yet; however, he can spring a surprise if you critically follow his political campaign so far.”
Frimpong noted that all the five presidential aspirants contesting the party’s “are perfectly fit for the President of the nation”, with exceptional track records.
He indicated, however, that Dr Adutwum had built a strong grassroot support base in the NPP, nationwide.
“In fact, he continues with his demeanour and clean campaigns; I will not be surprised if Dr Adutwum wins our presidential primary and subsequently leads the NPP to regain political power in the Election 2028,” Frimpong said he stated.
Describing the party’s presidential race as very competitive, Frimpong emphasised that “if you follow his campaign and how it is grass rooting, you can deduce that Dr Adutwum has something different that can lead the NPP to win the next General Election.”
That notwithstanding, he advised the presidential aspirants and their supporters to put the interest of the party first and remain decorous in their campaigns in order not to create an “unrepairable factionalism” in the NPP after the primary.
Frimpong also urged the aspirants to prepare to accept the outcome and support any of them who might win the primary in the supreme interest of the NPP.
