Politician and businessman, Akwasi Addai ‘Odike’ believes the New Patriotic Party stands the chance of returning to power with a credible flagbearer.
Despite his interest in contesting the 2028 Presidential Election, Odike expects the best of contestants from all political parties should be put forth.
According to him, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum stands towering among persons intending to lead the NPP in the party’s presidential primaries.
He says aside from the personality of Mr. Adutwum, he has proven himself worthy in his previous role as Education Minister.
“I think Dr. Adutwum has what it takes to lead the NPP to the general elections. Aside from his character traits, he excelled as Education Minister prioritizing Technical and Vocational Education,” Odike said at a press conference.
He added that “Dr. Adutwum invested heavily in TVET and that is what we need to facilitate our development.”
Already, five people in the New Patriotic Party have declared intentions to contest in the flagbearer race.
After a date was set for the election, many of those with intentions to contest in the election have intensified campaigns.
Akwasi Addai Odike wants the NPP to be wary of commercialization of the process.
“We have commercialized our democracy. We see it as a normal thing but it shouldn’t be and it seems that it will be repeated in the upcoming elections of both NPP and NDC. This shouldn’t be repeated because it affects the quality of leadership,” he stated.
Bawku Conflicts and illegal mining
Mr. Akwasi Addai Odike has further expressed worry over the resurgence of the Bawku conflict. Some schools in the area have also shut down.
Government has reviewed curfew hours in the area as a measure to check the harm being caused by the conflict.
But Mr. Odike believes more will have to be done as the situation seems to degenerate.
“The President made a promise to end the conflict, we are pleading with him to try and solve this one for us. Peace is non-negotiable in the area,” he added.
He further wants the President to turn his attention to fighting the illegal mining menace.
According to him, measures adopted so far are yet to yield positive results.
