Former legal counsel to 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 Bawumia's intellectual capacity to address the country's challenges. Essuman highlighted what he described as Bawumia's intellectual strengths and experience in national affairs. This was part of his broader engagement with NPP supporters in Ablekuma West, where he is seeking the party's parliamentary ticket.
Essuman's comments on Bawumia formed part of his campaign to build support among party members. He emphasized the need for Bawumia's leadership, citing his intellectual abilities as a key asset for Ghana. Essuman's endorsement of Bawumia is seen as a strategic move to galvanize support for his own parliamentary bid.
The Ablekuma West constituency has been a significant battleground for the NPP and NDC. The NPP lost the seat in the 2024 election, and Essuman's efforts to reclaim it are seen as crucial for the party's performance in the 2028 election. His campaign strategy focuses on engaging with party supporters and outlining his vision for the constituency.
Essuman's bid for the NPP parliamentary ticket in Ablekuma West is part of a broader effort by the party to prepare for the 2028 general election. The NPP is seeking to regain momentum after losing several seats in the 2024 election. Essuman's confidence in winning the seat back with a huge margin reflects the party's determination to make a strong comeback.
The NPP's prospects in Ablekuma West will depend on various factors, including Essuman's campaign strategy and the party's overall performance. The 2028 election is expected to be highly competitive, with both the NPP and NDC vying for votes. Essuman's efforts to engage with party supporters and build a strong campaign are seen as critical in determining the NPP's chances in the constituency.
Key points
- Kow Essuman confident NPP will win Ablekuma West seat back with a huge margin in 2028 election
- Essuman throws support behind Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for NPP's 2028 presidential candidate
- NPP lost Ablekuma West seat to NDC in 2024 election with 26,575 votes against 31,866 votes
