Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum is a former Minister of Education
A former Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has addressed rumours circulating that he has formally announced his plan to run for president on the ticket of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Speaking during an interview with UTV on Thursday, May 8, 2025, he explained that politics is a game of strategy that needs to be executed with caution and a carefully thought through process.
He noted that there is no need to rush such an ambition without prior preparation.
“I believe that for a person to thrive in politics, he or she should be patient and gather all the experience that he can get in life before venturing into politics. If you rush into it without prior preparation, you are bound to fail, that is why I advise young politicians not to rush into politics,” he said.
He stated that to successfully cling such a position as a flagbearer and subsequently a president, the candidate must gradually build formidable networks which will serve as a support system on that political journey.
“The people I support through my foundation, for instance, are not solely funded by me. Friends that I worked with in the USA immensely contribute to the funding of my foundation because they deem it a worthy cause,” he explained.
He further underscored the fact that people go into politics for the wrong reasons, adding that the essence of leadership in governance is to serve.
“In politics, if you do not have the welfare of people at heart, then you have no business going into politics. For instance, the title a ‘Minister’ simply means to serve or to minister to people… If you take away service to God, the next big thing is politics…,” he said while elaborating the point that politics should be people centered rather than the motive to accrue wealth.
Watch interview below
Don’t rush into politics; first, take time to build strong networks – Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum#UTVGhana pic.twitter.com/l5HKqnAUMh
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) May 8, 2025
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