January 2024 that he intends to contest the position of Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) municipality in the upcoming elections. This decision follows public inquiries about his potential candidacy for the presidency, to which he responded by expressing his preference to serve at the local government level.
In a Facebook post dated January 11, 2024, Dr. Nduom stated his desire to demonstrate effective local governance by focusing on key areas such as clean environments, quality infrastructure, job creation, accessible education, and improved healthcare services. He emphasized his commitment to practical Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom, founder and leader of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), announced in administration aimed at benefiting the citizens of KEEA .theheraldghana.com+6The Ghana Report+6Otec 102.9 FM+6Graphic+2Home -+2theheraldghana.com+2
Dr. Nduom has a longstanding connection to the KEEA area; he hails from Elmina, the capital of the municipality, and served as the Member of Parliament for Komenda from 2005 to 2009 under the Convention People’s Party (CPP). After founding the PPP, he contested the presidency in 2012 and 2016. In the 2020 elections, Brigette Dzogbenuku led the PPP as the presidential candidate, while Dr. Nduom remained less active in the political landscape. His announcement to run for the MCE position reflects a strategic shift toward local governance, aiming to implement development initiatives directly within his community.
Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom’s decision to run for the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) position of the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) municipality stems from what he described as “agitation by people” who have been asking if he would contest the presidency in the 2024 general elections.
In response to those calls, he clarified that while he’s grateful for the encouragement, he believes the best way he can serve now is at the local level, where he can make direct, tangible impacts. According to him, the presidency is important, but effective local governance is just as crucial — and that’s where he wants to focus his energy.
So, rather than pursuing the national stage again, Dr. Nduom is aiming to bring his experience and vision home to KEEA, with a focus on issues like sanitation, roads, education, health, and job creation. Kind of a “think global, act local” approach.
that’s spot on. In his Facebook post on January 11, Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom made it clear that his decision to contest the MCE position for the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) municipality is driven by a deep desire to serve his people directly and practically.
He outlined several key goals:
- Provision of good infrastructure – improving roads, public facilities, and utilities to raise the standard of living.
- Job creation – developing opportunities, especially for the youth, through local entrepreneurship and investment.
- Education for all – ensuring that every child in the municipality has access to quality education, possibly linking to his previous investments in private schools.
- Improved healthcare delivery – enhancing access to and the quality of healthcare services in the area
He emphasized that these aren’t just campaign promises — they reflect what he believes can and should be done through effective local governance. Rather than wait for central government interventions, he wants to be the one pushing for these changes at the grassroots level.
It’s a pretty bold shift, especially for someone who’s been a presidential candidate.
