Seven aspirants have declared their intention to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries in the Sefwi Wiawso Constituency ahead of the party’s next parliamentary election.
The aspirants are Golly Antwi Boasiako, Kwame Afriyie, Martin Bonye, Isaac Asamoah, Festus Bumakama Agyapong, Dr Annor Xavier and Yaw Atta Boamah.
The emerging contest brings together experienced politicians, former parliamentary aspirants and a constituency party executive seeking to represent the NPP in the 2028 general elections.
Golly Antwi Boasiako, a former NPP Western North Regional Women Organiser, is among the aspirants seeking the party’s parliamentary ticket.
She previously contested the 2024 NPP parliamentary primaries but lost to Festus Bumakama Agyapong. Her decision to contest again presents an opportunity to renew her bid for the constituency’s parliamentary candidacy.
Kwame Afriyie, Chief Executive Officer of Green Shield Hospital and son of former Sefwi Wiawso MP, Dr Kwaku Afriyie, has also joined the race.
His entry adds another name to the list of contenders seeking to secure the party’s support ahead of the next general election.
Martin Bonye is another familiar figure in the Sefwi Wiawso NPP parliamentary contest. He has been involved in the constituency’s parliamentary primaries over the years, including the 2015 contest against Dr Kwaku Afriyie and the 2024 primaries.
His latest declaration signals another attempt to secure the party’s parliamentary ticket.
The current NPP Constituency Chairman, Isaac Asamoah, is also preparing to make his debut in the party’s parliamentary primaries.
His entry into the race marks a new political challenge for the constituency chairman, who will be seeking to translate his experience in party administration into a parliamentary candidacy.
The 2024 Parliamentary Candidate, Festus Bumakama Agyapong, is seeking re-election as the party’s parliamentary candidate.
He won the 2024 NPP parliamentary primaries and subsequently led the party into the 2024 general elections. His decision to contest again sets the stage for a possible battle to retain the confidence of party delegates.
Dr Annor Xavier, who also contested the 2024 NPP parliamentary primaries, is returning to the race after losing to Festus Bumakama Agyapong. His renewed ambition makes him one of the aspirants seeking another opportunity to represent the party in Parliament.
Yaw Atta Boamah, a former District Chief Executive (DCE) for Sefwi Wiawso, has also declared his intention to contest. He is a familiar figure in the constituency’s parliamentary political landscape, having featured in previous contests against Dr Kwaku Afriyie and later contested the 2024 primaries, where he lost to Festus Bumakama Agyapong.
With seven aspirants now declaring their intentions, the Sefwi Wiawso NPP parliamentary race is expected to attract considerable attention as the party prepares for its next internal electoral contest.
The contest is likely to test the political strength, grassroots support and delegate appeal of the aspirants as they seek to convince party members that they are best placed to lead the NPP in the constituency into the 2028 general elections.
