Kufuor’s son eyes NPP parliamentary ticket in Atwima Nwabiagya North

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 Atwima Nwabiagya North, outlining infrastructure development, agricultural support and job creation as key priorities of his proposed campaign.

In announcing his ambition, Mr Kufuor said he wanted to provide practical leadership and solutions to the development challenges facing the constituency.

He explained that his decision followed prayerful reflection and consultations, emphasising that his ambition was driven by a desire to serve residents rather than rely on his family’s political background.

His father, former President John Agyekum Kufuor, previously represented the area in Parliament before becoming President of Ghana.

However, the younger Kufuor said he intended to seek the support of NPP delegates and constituents based on his own record, commitment to service and proposed development agenda.

“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.

Mr Kufuor identified feeder roads, agricultural development, education, healthcare and youth employment as major areas requiring attention in Atwima Nwabiagya North.

He pledged to advocate for improved feeder roads to connect farming communities to markets, arguing that better transport links would help farmers move their produce and improve access to economic opportunities.

He also called for greater support for farmers, including initiatives to promote value addition in cocoa and food crops to increase local economic benefits.

A key component of his proposed agenda is the protection of the Barekese catchment, an important water source for Kumasi and surrounding communities.

Mr Kufuor said safeguarding the catchment was essential not only for residents of Atwima Nwabiagya North but also for communities beyond the constituency that depend on its water supply.

His position places environmental protection and water security alongside infrastructure and agricultural development as priorities for the area.

The NPP aspirant also pledged to push for improvements in schools and healthcare facilities across the constituency.

For young people, he proposed skills training, entrepreneurship support and employment initiatives aimed at helping them secure decent livelihoods without having to leave their communities.

“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 said.

His declaration sets the stage for an internal contest within the NPP as aspirants seek the party’s nomination to represent Atwima Nwabiagya North in Parliament.