The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Samuel Kwabena Awuku, has received a major grassroots endorsement from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the constituency, following a coordinated move by constituency executives, electoral area coordinating committees, and elected assembly members to back his candidature for the 2028 general elections.
In what appears to be a significant show of support for the incumbent legislator, the Akuapem North Constituency Executive Committee and the Electoral Area Coordinating Committee have formally petitioned the party’s Eastern Regional and National leadership to allow Mr Awuku to contest the next parliamentary elections as the NPP’s sole candidate.
The endorsement, contained in a petition dated November 10, 2026, follows a series of consultations within the constituency and is supported by a separate petition from the NPP’s elected assembly members, who have also declared their collective backing for the MP’s retention.
The move is particularly significant as the NPP begins preparations for its 2028 parliamentary candidate selection, with party structures across the country expected to determine the individuals who will lead their respective constituencies into the next general elections.
According to the constituency executives’ petition, the decision to endorse Mr Awuku was reached after a meeting held on Sunday, November 8, 2026, during which all 22 members of the Constituency Executive Committee unanimously expressed confidence in his leadership and parliamentary representation.
The executives subsequently extended their consultations to the 32 Electoral Area Coordinating Committees, comprising 160 members across the constituency.
The outcome, as presented in the petition, showed that 138 of the 160 electoral area executives endorsed Mr Awuku to go unopposed. Another 13 members reportedly indicated their willingness to append their signatures but were outside the jurisdiction during the consultations, while nine said the parliamentary primary should be contested.
The figures have been presented by the party’s constituency leadership as evidence of considerable grassroots support for the sitting MP and an indication that many local party officials prefer continuity over another internal contest.
Petitions
A separate petition from NPP elected assembly members in Akuapem North has reinforced the constituency executive endorsement.
In their letter, also dated November 10, 2026, the assembly members declared what they described as their unanimous support for Mr Awuku to be retained as the party’s parliamentary candidate for the 2028 general elections.
The petition, presented by Hon. Stephen Danquah, who served as the group’s convener and secretary, stated that the assembly members had deliberated extensively at a meeting on Sunday, November 8, before reaching their decision.
They argued that the incumbent MP had demonstrated exemplary leadership, humility and commitment to the development of Akuapem North since assuming parliamentary office.
The assembly members specifically highlighted his interventions in infrastructure, education, youth empowerment, and employment, insisting that his continued representation would be important to the constituency’s development and the NPP’s electoral fortunes.
They consequently appealed to the party’s regional and national leadership to consider what they described as the collective preference of the grassroots.
The assembly members also pledged their full commitment to working towards victory for the NPP under Mr Awuku’s candidature in 2028.
Together, the two petitions provide an organized demonstration of support from different levels of the party’s constituency structures, although the endorsements do not automatically determine the outcome of the formal parliamentary candidate selection process.
Education
In explaining why they believe Mr Awuku deserves another opportunity to represent Akuapem North, the constituency executives outlined several initiatives they said had positively affected communities across the constituency.
Education was among the major areas highlighted in the endorsement document.
The executives cited the MP’s sponsorship of Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) mock examinations over the past five years, the distribution of mathematical sets to candidates and financial assistance to students pursuing tertiary education.
They also mentioned his sponsorship of refresher courses and seminars intended to improve the academic development and future prospects of young people.
Beyond direct student support, the executives listed interventions in educational infrastructure, including the construction and renovation of classroom blocks, provision of school furniture, and distribution of learning materials to various institutions.
They argued that these interventions demonstrate an approach to parliamentary representation that places considerable emphasis on human capital development and the educational advancement of children and young people.
The executives maintained that the MP’s educational interventions are part of a broader effort to ensure development opportunities reach communities throughout Akuapem North.
Social Amenities
Infrastructure development also featured prominently in the petition, with the executives listing several projects and community interventions they attributed to Mr Awuku since 2023.
These include the construction and renovation of school facilities, provision of potable drinking water, construction of public toilets, road construction and reshaping, and the establishment of a police station.
The document also mentioned the construction of an Astroturf facility and a multipurpose sports facility as part of efforts to improve recreational opportunities and community infrastructure.
According to the executives, the MP’s interventions have extended across the constituency’s 32 electoral areas, with the objective of ensuring that development is not concentrated in only a few communities.
They described the projects as evidence of his commitment to addressing practical needs at the community level and improving residents’ living conditions.
The petition further argued that his support for community-based projects reflects an understanding that effective parliamentary representation must go beyond participation in debates and legislative activities in Accra.
21 Young Women Sponsored For Training In Russia
Youth empowerment and employment were also central to the reasons given for the endorsement.
The constituency executives disclosed that Mr Awuku had sponsored 21 young women under the age of 22 to undertake skills training in Russia, an intervention they said aimed to expand their opportunities for personal development and economic independence.
They also indicated that 120 young people had received training in catfish farming, baking and soap making.
An additional 300 young people, according to the petition, are expected to benefit from training in palm nut processing, fruit processing, digital marketing and local drink production.
The executives further credited the MP with securing employment opportunities for constituents in both the public and private sectors.
Their argument is that providing young people with practical skills and access to employment can help reduce unemployment while strengthening economic activity within the municipality.
The youth empowerment initiatives were therefore presented as an important part of the MP’s development record and a reason to support his continued representation.
Local Business
The constituency leadership also highlighted Mr Awuku’s economic interventions, particularly his support for market women, farmers and artisans.
According to the petition, the MP has continued to provide financial assistance to market women and farming inputs to farmers, while artisans have received working equipment to support their businesses.
The introduction of the Ofie Market was specifically identified as an important intervention intended to create a platform for local farmers to sell their produce and stimulate economic activities within Akuapem North.
The executives said the initiative had received widespread acceptance and was contributing to efforts to strengthen the local economy.
They maintained that supporting farmers, traders and artisans is essential to improving household incomes and creating opportunities for people who depend on small-scale economic activities for their livelihoods.
The Ofie Market, together with the other economic support programmes, was presented as part of the MP’s broader approach to community development.
Accessibility
Another major issue raised in the endorsement petition was the MP’s relationship with constituents and his accessibility.
The executives described Mr Awuku as one of the most visible MPs to represent Akuapem North in recent years, citing his engagement with traditional authorities, religious institutions, community leaders, identifiable groups, and ordinary residents.
They particularly highlighted the establishment of a constituency office, which they said operates Monday to Friday and gives residents an opportunity to access their representative without necessarily traveling to Accra.
The office, located at Mamfe, was officially inaugurated in May 2026. At the time, Mr Awuku said he would personally operate from the facility every Monday ahead of parliamentary sittings, making it accessible to constituents regardless of political affiliation.
The constituency executives argued that this arrangement has strengthened communication between the MP and residents while providing a platform for concerns relating to education, healthcare, social development and other community needs to be addressed.
They also praised his efforts to maintain relationships with party faithful and strengthen the NPP’s organizational structures at the polling station, electoral area and constituency levels.
