A senior lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has formally announced his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential primary scheduled ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Declaration and Background
Dr. Eric Sakyi Nketiah, who lectures in the Department of History Education at UEW, made his declaration through a press release, reaffirming his commitment to follow all party rules and the NPP constitution during the upcoming primaries.
Born in Sunyani (Bono Region) and based in the Effutu Constituency of the Central Region, he emphasized that his candidacy is the result of prayerful reflection and broad consultation within party grassroots Ahafo News+2Modern Ghana+2.
Academic Credentials and Party Engagement
Dr. Sakyi Nketiah brings a strong academic and organizational profile to the race:
- Former President of the UEW chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG)
- Patron of TESCON and the UEW Governing Council
- A seasoned educator and policy advisor with robust leadership experience within academic and political circles
He positions himself as a visionary and ethical alternative to traditional political figures—especially in a race that includes long-standing party stalwarts.
Contention Within the NPP Field
The NPP flagbearer contest remains crowded with prominent aspirants, including:
- Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia
- Former Ministers Alan Kyerematen, Owusu Afriyie Akoto, Boakye Agyarko
- MPs Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Joe Ghartey and others
Dr. Sakyi Nketiah hopes his academic and grassroots credentials will distinguish him as a fresh face amid these experienced personalities.
Vision and Strategic Positioning
He advocates for a new generation of leadership rooted in:
- Academic integrity and professional excellence
- Moral fortitude and grassroots alignment
- A break from the conventional political playbook to deliver transformational leadership within NPP’s “Breaking the Eight” agenda
Despite nominal momentum, he withdrew from the 2023 race in June of that year, citing unfair treatment and challenges securing nomination forms, pledging his full support for emerging candidates at the time newsghana.com.gh+3The Ghana Report+3Adomonline.com
Source: My News Ghana
