Former MUSIGA president Obour and ex-presidential communications deputy Jefferson Sackey have entered the NPP parliamentary primaries ahead of 2028.

Published 10 Nov 2026, 19:32 GMT

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Former MUSIGA president Bice Osei Kuffour, known as Obour, and veteran broadcaster Jefferson Kwamina Sackey declared on Tuesday, November 10, that they will contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primaries for 2028.

Obour, who previously served as Managing Director of Ghana Post under former President Nana Akufo-Addo, announced on Facebook that he is making a third bid for the Asante Akyem South ticket after consulting his family, party elders and constituency stakeholders.

Campaigning under the slogan "It's Time for Change", the hiplife musician wrote: "My decision to contest the NPP Parliamentary Primaries is driven by a genuine desire to serve both my party and the people of Asante Akyem South."

"I want to bring my experience, networks, and leadership abilities to bear on party development, youth empowerment, economic opportunities, and the overall progress of our constituency," he added. Obour lost his two earlier attempts in the 2020 and 2024 primaries to incumbent MP Kwaku Asante-Boateng.

In Greater Accra, Sackey declared on Facebook that he is seeking a second consecutive nomination in Ablekuma Central under the theme "Renewed Energy — Hope for Ablekuma Central".

A former Joy News presenter, filmmaker and PR strategist who served as Deputy Director of Communications at the Presidency and now chairs a polling station in Laterbiokorshie, Sackey won the Ablekuma Central NPP primary in 2023.

In the 2024 parliamentary election, he polled 32,735 votes, or 42.08 per cent of valid ballots—running 3,778 votes ahead of the NPP presidential candidate in the constituency—but lost to National Democratic Congress (NDC) incumbent Abdul-Latif Dan, who secured 45,066 votes.

"In 2024, I came with new energy and a vision. This time, I return with renewed energy, tested experience, greater commitment and a deeper understanding of the work ahead… So help me God!!" Sackey wrote.

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NPP primaries: Jefferson Sackey joins race as Obour makes third Asante Akyem South bid

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