A group of University of Ghana students has contributed GH¢5,000 towards the parliamentary ambition of lawyer and businessman Francis Ayenu, popularly known as Rob, following his declaration of intent to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primary in the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency.
The contribution, which covers the declaration-of-intent fee prescribed by the NPP, is understood to reflect the students’ confidence in Ayenu’s political ambition and their belief in his capacity to mount a competitive challenge for the parliamentary seat currently held by the National Democratic Congress’ John Dumelo.
Ayenu formally announced his intention on November 10, 2026, describing his decision as one informed by humility, service and a commitment to the constituency.
In his declaration, he identified himself as a lawyer, businessman and real estate investor with established interests in Ayawaso West Wuogon, emphasising his personal connection to the constituency.
“Ayawaso West Wuogon is my home. More importantly, I am one of you. I live here, work here and have built my livelihood here,” he stated.
He further pledged to reconnect with the party’s grassroots, strengthen its organisational structures and work towards reclaiming the constituency for the NPP ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Ayenu also drew inspiration from the legacy of former NPP parliamentary representatives in the constituency, including George Isaac Amoo, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, the late Emmanuel Kyeremateng Agyarko and Lydia Seyram Alhassan.
NPP’s GH¢5,000 declaration requirement
The contribution comes against the backdrop of a new internal electoral arrangement announced by the NPP. The party has required prospective parliamentary aspirants, including incumbent MPs, to pay GH¢5,000 to formally register their intention to contest its 2028 parliamentary primaries.
The declaration process, which ran from November 1 to 10, 2026, is the initial administrative stage of the party’s candidate-selection process. The NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, has clarified that the exercise does not constitute the formal opening of nominations or authorise aspirants to commence constituency-level campaigning.
Other contenders in Ayawaso West Wuogon
Ayenu’s declaration adds to the emerging field of prospective NPP parliamentary contenders in Ayawaso West Wuogon. Other names associated with the contest include former constituency youth organiser and parliamentary aspirant Samuel Owusu Amankwah and entrepreneur Barbara Quashigah, who publicly declared her intention on November 11, 2026.
The NPP is expected to proceed with its internal processes before determining who will represent the party in the constituency in the 2028 general elections.
