Former Education Minister and Bosomtwe MP Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has offered fresh insights into his political trajectory, reflecting on near-misses and divine timing.
The architect of Ghana’s Free SHS policy shared how symbolic gestures during national events shaped his perception of presidential proximity—and why he remains open to higher office.
In a candid interview with Bonohene on Accra-based AsaasepaFM, Adutwum revealed that his visibility during Ghana’s 2022 and 2023 Independence Day celebrations positioned alongside the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) near former President Akufo-Addo’s vehicle left him with a “sense of presidential appreciation.”
This proximity, he suggested, made the prospect of becoming NPP’s 2024 running mate not just plausible but personally gratifying.
“If I was offered the running mate role, I would have been happy. It’s a position that reflects trust in one’s work.”
The admission comes months after the NPP’s leadership opted for Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh as running mate, a decision analysts attributed to Prempeh’s legislative experience and regional appeal.
While Adutwum’s popularity in grassroots polls hinted at broader support, party strategists prioritized Prempeh’s ability to consolidate northern votes.
When pressed about a potential presidential bid, Adutwum deflected with characteristic humility, framing his future in spiritual terms.
He said “God’s timing is supreme. I won’t rush ahead but follow His lead. When the time comes, I’ll take a decision.”
Though he acknowledged public endorsements of his tenure marked by reforms like the Free SHS and STEM education initiatives, Adutwum stressed that ambition must align with divine purpose.
“If God opens doors, I’ll walk through them. But I won’t run behind Him”, he emphasized.
Source: www.kumasimail.com/ Kwadwo Owusu
