Former Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, shared that he would have been thrilled if the New Patriotic Party (NPP) had chosen him as Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate for the 2024 elections.

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In an interview with Asaasepa Radio, the Bosomtwe MP expressed his deep desire to serve both his party and the country in such a high position. However, he emphasized that he is in no hurry and will let God guide his political path.

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"What I know is that God has His plans for man. When the time is up, nobody can stop what God has caused to happen. But I will not rush ahead of God; I will allow Him to do as He wishes. Whatever He asks me to do, I will obey. God's time is the best. I have said that I would have been very happy if I was selected as the running mate."

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Many political analysts saw Dr. Osei Adutwum as a strong contender to be Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s running mate for the 2024 elections under the then-ruling NPP.

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"I would have been very happy if they had given me the running mate position." - Former Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum pic.twitter.com/MJkI2PJ0qH— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) March 18, 2025

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He was widely respected for his hard work, calm nature, and broad appeal across different political groups in Ghana.

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However, the party ultimately chose the former Energy Minister and Manhyia South MP as the running mate instead.

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In the end, the NPP faced a heavy and humiliating loss in the 2024 elections, winning only 88 out of 275 parliamentary seats.

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About 2024 elections

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President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was declared the winner after securing 56.55% of the votes. His main opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP, received 41.61%.

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The election saw a voter turnout of approximately 60.9%, and the process was largely peaceful, with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

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