Former Energy Minister Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko has formally announced his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
In a statement released on Tuesday, September 30, Mr. Agyarko described his decision as a “call to duty,” noting that it followed extensive consultations with family, close associates, and party grassroots.
“I have had consultations with members of my family and those who are very close to me, and whose lives would be most affected by the decisions I make,” he said. “I have also listened carefully to what the broad masses of our party people, and indeed many outside our party, are asking of me.”
He stressed that his resolve was grounded in responsibility and service, adding: “Having factored in all the considerations, I see it as my bounden duty to respond to this call to duty, and hereby announce that I will contest for the position of National Chairman of my party upon the opening of nominations.”
Mr. Agyarko’s declaration comes at a crucial moment as the NPP prepares for internal leadership elections ahead of the 2028 general elections.
The former minister, who previously served as Policy Advisor to the NPP Flagbearer in the 2012 elections before his appointment as Energy Minister in 2017, is expected to be a key contender in what analysts predict will be a hotly contested chairmanship race.
Source – My News Ghana
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