A powerful groundswell of emotional and political backing has erupted across the Amansie districts in the Ashanti Region as Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the former Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe, intensifies his engagement with delegates ahead of the 2026 New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries.
The momentum follows a poignant visit to the Amansie West, Central, and South constituencies, where Dr. Adutwum’s long-standing commitment to human capital development—highlighted by his personal sponsorship of 150 students currently pursuing degrees in engineering and medicine—has struck a deep chord with local leadership and families.
The atmosphere in the Amansie area was described by attendees as “charged and transformative.”
Speaking to a packed assembly of party delegates, Dr. Adutwum articulated a leadership philosophy rooted in the belief that Ghana’s path to prosperity is paved not just with infrastructure, but with the intellectual empowerment of its youth.
“We are duty-bound to create systems that give our young people dignity and the capacity to change the dynamics of our society,” Dr. Adutwum stated, visibly moved as he recounted the stories of beneficiaries who, without intervention, would have seen their academic dreams deferred by poverty.
The initiative, which supports students at premier institutions such as the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) and KNUST, serves as a “blueprint for sustainable development,” according to party stalwarts in the region. By focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), Adutwum aims to create a generation of professionals capable of driving local industrialization.
The visit sparked a candid dialogue about the future of the NPP and the qualities required of its next leader. Delegates in the Amansie districts—traditionally an NPP stronghold—expressed growing fatigue with “lofty promises” and “political rhetoric” that lack a foundation in past performance.
“We have seen many seeking leadership who cannot account for their stewardship,” one delegate remarked during the session. “Dr. Adutwum is different because he doesn’t just promise; he delivers. His track record in the education sector and his personal investment in our children’s futures set him apart. We need a leader who understands our challenges and has proven they can solve them.”
The sentiment reflects a broader call within the Ashanti Region for the party to prioritize competence, empathy, and a record of delivery when choosing a flagbearer for the 2026 presidential election.
The “People First” vision championed by Dr. Adutwum is built on three core pillars that resonated strongly with the agrarian and mining communities of Amansie:
Professionalism: Moving families from “working poor” status to middle-class stability by training high-earning professionals (Doctors/Engineers).
Empathetic Governance: Leadership that prioritizes the lived experiences of the average Ghanaian.
Educational Innovation: Scaling the success of the Bosomtwe model to the national level to ensure no child is left behind due to financial constraints.
“I want my family to benefit from this same human development orientation,” noted another delegate, who described the MP as the “right man for the job.”
As Dr. Adutwum concludes his tour of the Ashanti Region, the feedback from the Amansie districts suggests a consolidated front.
Delegates have collectively vowed to work “tirelessly” to ensure he emerges as the NPP’s flagbearer. They argue that his ability to connect emotionally with the grassroots, combined with his technical expertise in governance, makes him the most formidable candidate to retain power for the party.
With the 2026 primaries approaching, the “Adutwum Factor” is increasingly being viewed as a stabilizing and visionary force within the NPP, promising a shift toward a more meritocratic and human-centric political culture in Ghana.
