Yaw Osei Adutwum
Yaw Osei Adutwum is a Ghanaian politician and member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who formerly served as the Minister of Education. He is known for his contributions to educational reforms in Ghana and was present at the recent #SaveTheJudiciary demonstration in Accra, where he voiced concerns over the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo and the implications for the country's democracy.
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Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum did well in the contest for the NPP Presidential Primary.
Non-performing MMDCEs to be dismissed by March 2026 — Local Gov't Minister
Ghana· 2026-02-05
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum struggled to gain traction in the NPP primaries, securing only 1,999 votes nationally.
Regional breakdown: How Bawumia secured 14 of 16 regions in NPP flagbearer raceGhana· 2026-02-04
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum polled 1,999 votes.
NDC congratulates NPP on successful primaryGhana· 2026-02-03
Dr Adutwum called on all party members to come together to work for victory in 2028.
Bawumia sets sights on 2028, Rallies NPP for battleGhana· 2026-02-02The MP for Bosomtwi and former Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, trailed with 1,999 votes.
Bawumia sweeps 14 regions with wide gaps in NPP presidential primaryGhana· 2026-02-02
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum placed fourth in the primary.
Bawumia calls for unity and discipline after decisive NPP primary winGhana· 2026-02-01Yaw Osei Adutwum participated as a candidate in the NPP primary.
'Prophet' apologises after failed NPP primary prophecyGhana· 2026-01-31
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum is a former Minister of Education and MP for Bosomtwe.
'The worst has happened, but life goes on' – Kennedy Agyapong concedes; urges supporters to eat, drink, and await God’s timeGhana· 2026-01-31Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum was among the five contenders seeking endorsement in the NPP presidential primary.
Democracy has won – Watch the moment Bryan Acheampong conceded to 'big brother' BawumiaGhana· 2026-01-31Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum polled 1,999 votes.
Provisional results confirm Bawumia as NPP’s 2028 flagbearerGhana· 2026-01-31
Yaw Osei Adutwum is participating in the NPP flagbearer election.
Counting of votes underway in NPP flagbearer election, Bawumia takes early leadGhana· 2026-01-31
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum is a former Minister of Education and MP for Bosomtwi, participating in the NPP presidential primary.
NPP electing flagbearer today, leader should obtain over 50% or run-offGhana· 2026-01-31
Yaw Osei Adutwum is a former Minister of Education who has proposed free university education as part of his campaign.
Who bears NPP's flag for 2028?Ghana· 2026-01-30Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum is a Presidential candidate aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who aims to restore trust in the party and win the 2028 general election.
I’ll restore trust in party - Adutwum pledgesGhana· 2026-01-30Yaw Osei Adutwum is the Bosomtwe MP and former Minister of Education.
Refrain from using ‘machomen’ on election day - Owusu-Agyeman to aspirantsGhana· 2026-01-26
Yaw Osei Adutwum is a Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe and a former minister of Education.
Central North Police train 80 officers in readiness for NPP presidential primaryGhana· 2026-01-26
Yaw Osei Adutwum is one of the five aspirants contesting the NPP presidential primary.
NPP presidential primary: Compromised polling station results will be annulledGhana· 2026-01-26Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum was one of the aspirants who met with former President Akufo-Addo.
NPP presidential primary: Let campaigns reflect your vision, not rivalries - Former President Akufo-Addo urges aspirantsGhana· 2025-10-22
The five presidential aspirants present were Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum.
NPP's big five pledge unity at Akufo-Addo's breakfast meetingGhana· 2025-10-21
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum is one of the five presidential aspirants mentioned in Mr Boadu's appeal.
Kankam Boadu appeals for unity among NPP presidential aspirantsGhana· 2025-10-20
Dr Bawumia faces competition from other leading figures in the party, including former Education Minister Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum.
We are clear in our minds Bawumia is the best to lead us to victory in 2028 - 15 E/R NPP MPsGhana· 2025-09-24
Dr Adutwum, a former Minister of Education and the sitting MP for Bosomtwe in the Ashanti Region, is contesting the NPP presidential primary for the first time.
5 NPP presidential aspirants undergo vettingGhana· 2025-09-24
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum officially launched his bid to lead the New Patriotic Party into the 2028 elections.
NPP flagbearship: Adutwum pledges clean campaign ... After filing nominationGhana· 2025-08-29
Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum is among the five confirmed candidates for the NPP presidential race.
NPP unveils final five for high-stakes flagbearer contestGhana· 2025-08-28Former Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, paid tribute to Daddy Lumba.
Sympathisers pour into Lumba’s homeGhana· 2025-07-31
Yaw Osei Adutwum is a former Education Minister and a potential contender for the NPP's presidential nomination.
NPP opens flagbearer nominations for 2028 electionsGhana· 2025-07-29Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has formally declared his intention to contest for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidacy ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum declares intent to contest NPP Flagbearer slotGhana· 2025-06-19
Yaw Osei Adutwum is the former Education Minister and MP for Bosomtwe.
Protesters want Chief Justice’s suspension reversedGhana· 2025-05-06
