Education will be my top priority as president– Adutwum

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has reaffirmed his commitment to placing education at the heart of national development should he become the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer and eventually President of Ghana in 2028.

Speaking during the official launch of his campaign at Adansi Asokwa in the Ashanti Region, Dr. Adutwum stressed that education remains the most powerful vehicle for national transformation.

“Education remains the most effective tool for transforming the country and positioning it for long-term growth and development,” he said.

Dr. Adutwum explained the need for quality, inclusive, and accessible education, arguing that such investment would not only empower Ghana’s youth but also enhance the country’s global competitiveness.

He also identified accountability as a non-negotiable element of good governance, cautioning leaders to be vigilant and proactive.

“Accountability is the key to achieving better performance in governance, and so leaders must remain vigilant and attentive. Without such oversight, those entrusted to support their vision may end up being the very source of disappointment,” he cautioned.

Just two days after facing the NPP’s vetting committee, Dr. Adutwum has launched what he calls the “Hope Tour”, a regional campaign through the Ashanti Region aimed at energising party delegates and articulating his leadership vision.

Dr. Adutwum is contesting the NPP’s upcoming presidential primary on January 31, 2026, in a race that includes notable figures such as former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, and Abetifi MP Bryan Acheampong.