Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyapong, has filed his nomination to contest the flagbearer position of the party scheduled for November 4, 2023.

The former General Secretary is expected to face stiff competition from Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Trades Minister Alan Kyerematen, former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko, Dr. Konadu Apraku, and former Agric Minister Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto who have all filed nomination.

Addressing the media after filing, Mr. Agyapong said “The country deserves a new dawn and a new direction and a new face that would be able to connect with the Ghanaian people and restore the confidence that the Ghanaians have in the constitution and that I represent”.

Mr. Agyapong also added that his mission is to create a nation of public-spirited citizens led by politicians dedicated to public service and he aims to bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the challenges facing Ghana.

Later today, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong will also file his nomination at the party’s headquarters in Accra.

The New Patri­otic Party will elect a flagbearer ahead of the 2024 elections on Novem­ber 4, 2023.

However, because more than five candidates have filed to run in the primaries, the party will call a Special Congress on August 26.

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