Former legal counsel to former President Nana Akufo-Addo, Kow Essuman, has expressed confidence that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will reclaim the Ablekuma West parliamentary seat in the 2028 general election. He made this statement during a meeting with party supporters in the constituency as part of his campaign to become the NPP's Parliamentary Candidate for the 2028 election. Essuman outlined his ambition to lead the party's efforts to recapture a seat it lost to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 parliamentary election.
The 2024 contest saw the NDC's Kweku Addo secure 31,866 votes against 26,575 votes for the NPP's Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, according to the published constituency results. Essuman's engagement with party members forms part of his efforts to build support for his parliamentary bid as the NPP begins preparations for the next general election. He used the meeting to discuss the party's prospects in the constituency and his ambition to represent the NPP on the parliamentary ballot.
Essuman has also thrown his support behind former Vice President and NPP 2028 presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. He argued that Ghana needs Dr Bawumia's intellectual capacity to address the country's challenges. Essuman highlighted what he described as Dr Bawumia's intellectual strengths and experience in national affairs.
Essuman's comments on Dr Bawumia formed part of his broader engagement with NPP supporters in Ablekuma West, where he is seeking the party's parliamentary ticket. He has set his sights on returning the constituency to the NPP in 2028. The NPP is working to regain the seat it lost in the 2024 election.
Essuman's campaign efforts are part of the NPP's preparations for the 2028 general election. The party is working to build support for its candidates and regain seats lost in the previous election. Essuman's confidence in winning the Ablekuma West seat is part of the NPP's broader strategy to increase its parliamentary representation.
The NPP's efforts in Ablekuma West are being closely watched by political analysts and party supporters. The constituency is seen as a key battleground in the 2028 election. Essuman's campaign is focused on building support among party members and voters in the constituency.
Essuman's statement that the NPP will reclaim the Ablekuma West seat 'with a huge margin' has generated interest among political observers. The NPP's ability to regain the seat will depend on various factors, including its campaign strategy and the popularity of its candidates. The 2028 election is expected to be a closely contested contest.
Key points
- Kow Essuman is confident the NPP will reclaim the Ablekuma West parliamentary seat in the 2028 general election.
- The NPP lost the Ablekuma West seat to the NDC in the 2024 parliamentary election.
- Essuman has thrown his support behind former Vice President and NPP 2028 presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
