Former Energy Minister, Boakye Kyerematen Agyarko, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) when nominations open.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Mr. Agyarko explained that his decision followed broad consultations with family, close associates, and members of the party who urged him to heed the call to serve.
“I have listened carefully to what the broad masses of our party people, and indeed many outside our party, are asking of me. Having factored in all the considerations, I see it as my bounden duty to respond to this call to duty, and hereby announce that I will contest for the position of National Chairman of my party upon the opening of nominations,” he said.
Mr. Agyarko, who served as Energy Minister under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, emphasized that the decision was taken after careful reflection on the impact it would have on his family and the wider party.