The spokesperson for New Patriotic Party presidential aspirant Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has urged delegates of the party in the Ashanti Region to close ranks behind the Bosomtwe Member of Parliament, describing the flagbearer contest as a defining moment for the region’s political relevance and unity.

Speaking on the evolving dynamics of the internal race, Yaw Opoku Mensah questioned what he described as political repositioning by some aspirants who, in his view, have distanced themselves from their original home regions only to later claim ancestral ties to Ashanti for strategic advantage.

He argued that such moves, driven by internal party calculations, risk diluting authenticity and confusing the party’s grassroots base. According to him, Ashanti must respond with clarity and purpose, not political sentimentality.

Mr. Opoku Mensah maintained that Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum stands apart as the only candidate whose connection to the region is both organic and unquestionable.

He stated that Dr. Adutwum, the sitting MP for Bosomtwe, is a full-blooded Ashanti, with both parents originating from Jachie, and has consistently represented the region’s values on the national stage.

Beyond lineage, the spokesperson pointed to Dr. Adutwum’s competence and dedication to national service as evidence that Ashanti has successfully groomed one of its own for higher leadership.

He said the aspirant’s approach to governance reflects discipline, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of the country’s development needs.

Drawing lessons from the cohesion often displayed by northern party strongholds, Mr. Opoku Mensah urged Ashanti delegates to adopt a similar sense of collective responsibility.

He argued that a united regional base is critical to motivating party faithful and strengthening the NPP’s prospects in future national elections.

“This is a rare opportunity to mobilize our base around a candidate who embodies both identity and performance,” he said, describing Dr. Adutwum as a leader capable of inspiring confidence beyond the party’s core supporters.

Mr. Mensah concluded by framing the decision before delegates as a patriotic obligation rather than a routine political choice.

He cautioned against “settling for less,” insisting that Ashanti’s strength lies in backing a candidate whose roots, record, and readiness align with the party’s long-term vision.

The remarks come as internal deliberations intensify across the party, with stakeholders weighing regional balance, competence, and electability as key factors in the flagbearer race.