Former Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, Kobina Tahir (K.T.) Hammond, has urged that the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) upcoming flagbearer contest should not be reduced to a competition of wealth, emphasizing that leadership should be anchored on ideas and vision rather than financial power.
Speaking in Adansi Asokwa on Wednesday during aspirant Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign, Mr. Hammond reminded party members that the NPP was founded on principles of sacrifice and selfless leadership, not displays of riches.
“While the party has been blessed with many, many rich men and women since its establishment in 1992, these individuals have traditionally supported the party quietly, without flaunting their resources or demanding leadership positions in return,” he said.
“In the early days, when things were very, very difficult, have you seen those of us who financed the party then talking about it? Leadership in NPP is based on a contest of ideas, a contest of visions for development. Let us get back to our values,” Hammond added.
Mr. Hammond’s remarks coincided with Dr. Bawumia’s three-day engagement with constituency executives in the Ashanti Region, during which he formally informed them of his plan to meet delegates at the polling station level to seek their support.
Hammond praised Bawumia’s approach, saying: “I am convinced the person who best fits this description is Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. Let’s throw our support behind him and maintain him for 2028. He has the ideas and vision to deliver victory for the NPP.”
So far, five aspirants have filed nominations to contest the NPP flagbearer primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026.
They include former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, Abetifi MP Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Bosomtwe MP Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyepong.
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