Akosua Manu declares intention to contest Adentan NPP primary

Former Deputy CEO of the National Youth Authority (NYA), Akosua Manu, has announced her intention to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary in Adentan ahead of the 2028 general elections.

She announced it on her social media handles on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, reaffirming her commitment to the constituency and her readiness to continue the political journey she began with constituents in 2024.

The announcement marks her first formal indication of plans to return to the Adentan parliamentary race after contesting the seat on the NPP ticket in the 2024 general elections.

In her post, Akosua Manu, who is also Special Advisor on Gender and Social Protection to Dr Bawumia, described her political journey in the constituency as unfinished, insisting that the vision she shares with residents remains relevant and that she is prepared to pursue it with renewed energy.

“The work we started together in Adentan is far from over, and the vision we share for our constituency remains as important today as it was when we first began,” she stated.

She said her resolve to continue the journey had strengthened, and she expressed confidence in the collective effort required to achieve their shared ambitions for the constituency.

“Let’s run it back. Let’s finish the job in 2028,” she added.

Her announcement is expected to reignite political activity among her supporters in Adentan, particularly those who backed her during the 2024 parliamentary contest and have been anticipating her return to the constituency's political landscape.

The declaration also sets the stage for a keen contest within the NPP as prospective aspirants position themselves ahead of the party's parliamentary primaries.