'Don't elect a leader that will embarrass Ghana at the UN' - Atta Akyea cautions NPP delegates

Former Minister of Works and Housing, Samuel Atta Akyea, has urged delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to exercise discretion in choosing a flagbearer who will represent Ghana honorably on the international stage.

Speaking to party supporters in Mpraeso in the Eastern Region, he stated, “If we elect this man and he is addressing world leaders at the United Nations, he will insult them, and Ghanaians will wonder why he is using such intemperate language. Have you heard Dr Bawumia use intemperate language?”

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The NPP is set to hold its presidential primary on January 31, 2026, to elect a flagbearer for the 2028 election.

Meanwhile, five candidates are contesting for the position: former education minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, former General Secretary of the party Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Ken Ohene Agyapong, and former Minister of Food and Agriculture Bryan Acheampong.

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