Edward Agyekum Kufuor, son of former President John Agyekum Kufuor, has declared his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primary in the Atwima Nwabiagya North Constituency, outlining an agenda focused on infrastructure development, agriculture and job creation.
Announcing his decision, Mr Kufuor said he was seeking to provide practical leadership and address the development challenges facing the constituency.
He explained that his decision followed prayerful reflection and consultations, emphasising that his ambition was motivated by a desire to serve the people rather than capitalise on his family’s political legacy.
His father, former President John Agyekum Kufuor, previously represented the constituency in Parliament before becoming President of Ghana.
However, the younger Kufuor said he was determined to earn the support of party delegates and constituents through his own vision and commitment to development.
“Atwima Nwabiagya North is home. It is the land my father, H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor, served as Member of Parliament before leading Ghana. I return not to trade on a name, but to earn your trust through service, strategy and practical solutions for our people,” he said in a public notice shared on Facebook.
As part of his proposed development agenda, Mr Kufuor identified improved feeder roads, agricultural support, quality education, accessible healthcare and employment opportunities for young people as key priorities.
He also highlighted the need to protect the Barekese catchment, describing it as a critical water source for Kumasi and surrounding communities that depend on its supply.
On agriculture, he pledged to advocate better road networks to connect farming communities to markets and promote value addition in cocoa and other food crops to improve farmers’ livelihoods.
He further outlined plans to push for improved educational and healthcare facilities, alongside skills development, entrepreneurship support and employment initiatives aimed at creating opportunities for young people within the constituency.
“Our farmers, traders and young people deserve better. I will champion motorable feeder roads to link our farming communities to markets, value addition for our cocoa and food crops, protection of the Barekese catchment that waters Kumasi, quality schools and health facilities, and jobs, skills and enterprise support that keep our youth working at home,” he stated.
His declaration signals the beginning of an internal contest within the NPP as aspirants position themselves for the party’s parliamentary candidacy in Atwima Nwabiagya North.
