Former MUSIGA president Bice Osei Kuffour, known as Obour, and broadcaster Jefferson Kwamina Sackey have declared their intentions to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries ahead of Ghana’s 2028 general election.
Their announcements came on Tuesday, November 10, the deadline for registering prospective parliamentary candidates. Sackey’s entry means at least four other broadcasters are also seeking NPP nominations for the 2028 polls.
Obour is pursuing the NPP ticket in Asante Akyem South for a third time, after declaring his candidacy on Facebook. The musician and former Managing Director of Ghana Post said he had reached his decision following consultations with his family, party elders and stakeholders in the constituency.
He is campaigning under the slogan “It’s Time for Change”.
“My decision to contest the NPP Parliamentary Primaries is driven by a genuine desire to serve both my party and the people of Asante Akyem South,” Obour wrote.
“I want to bring my experience, networks, and leadership abilities to bear on party development, youth empowerment, economic opportunities, and the overall progress of our constituency,” he added.
Obour previously contested the Asante Akyem South primary in 2020 and 2024, but lost on both occasions to the incumbent MP, Kwaku Asante-Boateng.
Sackey seeks return in Ablekuma Central
In Greater Accra, Sackey has announced that he will seek a second consecutive NPP nomination in Ablekuma Central.
The former Joy News presenter, filmmaker and public relations strategist is standing under the theme “Renewed Energy Hope for Ablekuma Central”.
Sackey, who previously served as Deputy Director of Communications at the Presidency, currently chairs a polling station in Laterbiokorshie. He won the NPP primary in Ablekuma Central in 2023.
At the 2024 parliamentary election, he received 32,735 votes, representing 42.08 per cent of valid ballots. His total was 3,778 votes higher than that of the NPP presidential candidate in the constituency.
However, Sackey was defeated by National Democratic Congress (NDC) incumbent Abdul-Latif Dan, who secured 45,066 votes.
“In 2024, I came with new energy and a vision. This time, I return with renewed energy, tested experience, greater commitment and a deeper understanding of the work ahead… So help me God!!” Sackey wrote on Facebook.
Also on Tuesday, former National Youth Authority Deputy CEO Akosua Manu announced that she would make a second bid for the NPP primary in Adentan.
YouTuber Kwadwo Sheldon also hinted that he may contest the NPP nomination for the Madina seat.
