Former MCE for Asante Akyem Central, Robert Kwakye declares intention to contest NPP parliamentary primaries

In the wake of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) unveiling of its parliamentary candidate selection protocols for the 2028 election cycle, former Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Asante Akyem Central, Robert Kwakye, has announced his intention to vie for the Asante Akyem Central parliamentary constituency. The National Party announced that the deadline for prospective parliamentary candidates, including those currently holding parliamentary positions, to express their candidacy and submit applications is set between November 1 and November 10, 2026.

Candidates must submit their applications through the official NPP website and pay a non-refundable fee of GH¢5,000 for application and capacity-building purposes.

Optimistic about the launch of the electoral roadmap, Hon. Robert Kwakye has officially expressed his candidacy, aiming to represent the constituents of Asante Akyem Central under the NPP’s emblem. Renowned for his extensive administrative experience and grassroots involvement during his tenure as MCE, Mr. Kwakye possesses a robust political background that spans both party structures and local governance.

His credentials include serving as a polling station executive, electoral area coordinator, constituency disciplinary committee secretary, constituency executive, where he completed two successful assembly terms, and two terms as presiding member. His political journey within the constituency also reflects a history of high-level competition.

During the NPP’s 2015 parliamentary primaries, Mr. Kwakye demonstrated a commendable performance, narrowly falling short of the ticket by only four votes against the incumbent MP Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, who garnered 200 votes to the challenger’s 196.

Following the NPP’s announcement, all registered applicants will undergo a thorough screening and vetting procedure to confirm their eligibility before moving on to the subsequent stages of the internal elections. Political analysts are predicting a closely contested race in Asante Akyem Central, as Hon. Kwakye leverages his deep-rooted party history, resilience, and impressive administrative track record to appeal to delegates ahead of the upcoming parliamentary primaries.