Edward Agyekum Kufuor has officially declared his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidacy for the Atwima Nwabiagya North Constituency ahead of the party’s parliamentary primaries.
In a public declaration, Edward Kufuor said his decision followed prayerful reflection and consultations, expressing his commitment to advancing development and strengthening the NPP’s political fortunes in the constituency.
He described Atwima Nwabiagya North as his home, noting that his father, former President John Agyekum Kufuor, previously represented the area in Parliament before becoming President of Ghana.
However, he stressed that his decision to contest was not based on his family name but on his determination to earn the trust of constituents through service, strategic leadership and practical solutions to their challenges.
Outlining his development priorities, Mr Kufuor identified improved feeder roads, agricultural value addition, environmental protection, quality education, healthcare and youth employment as key areas requiring attention.
He pledged to champion the construction and improvement of motorable feeder roads to connect farming communities to markets, while promoting value addition to cocoa and other food crops to improve farmers’ incomes.
He also highlighted the need to protect the Barekese catchment, which serves as an important water source for Kumasi, alongside investments in schools and health facilities.
On youth development, the parliamentary aspirant promised to support job creation, skills development and entrepreneurship initiatives to provide young people with opportunities within the constituency.
Mr Kufuor further emphasised party unity and inclusiveness, pledging to work with fellow aspirants, constituency executives, former party officials, polling station executives, electoral area coordinators and grassroots members.
He said strengthening internal cohesion would be essential to maintaining Atwima Nwabiagya North as a stronghold of the NPP.
At the national level, he pledged to commit his resources, networks and experience to the party’s efforts to regain political power in the 2028 general elections and secure a parliamentary majority.
He also expressed support for the presidential ambition of former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
Mr Kufuor maintained that his political ambition would be guided by the needs of the people, insisting that service and development must take precedence over personal ambition and family background.
He said he looked forward to engaging party members, traditional authorities and other stakeholders as he seeks to build support for his parliamentary bid.
His declaration adds to the political contest within the NPP in Atwima Nwabiagya North as the party prepares for the process of selecting its parliamentary candidate.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
