Former Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, says his record of transforming Ghana’s education system makes him the right person to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 2028 elections.

Speaking to party supporters after filing his nomination forms at the NPP headquarters in Accra, Dr Adutwum pointed to his achievements at the Education Ministry as proof of his capability.

“The work that I have done at the Ministry of Education, given the opportunity by President Akufo-Addo, I began transforming public schools, I began bringing STEM education to Ghana, and revamping TVET education. Now the testimony is there for you all to see,” he said.

He said that his leadership style is grounded in results and evidence.

“I only do evidence-based communication. What I have done is there for everyone of you to see,” Dr Adutwum told the gathering.

The former Minister argued that his record places him as a strong contender for the party’s flagbearership.

“If the Minister, who did a great job for this party, did a great job for this nation, stands in front of you and wants to be a flagbearer, here is a front-bearer who is a complete flagbearer,” he said.

Addressing suggestions that he is “too quiet,” Dr Adutwum said his calm nature should not be mistaken for weakness.

“There are some of you who say, yes, Adutwum is too quiet. I have a backbone of steel," he said.