As the race for the running mate to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, reaches a critical juncture, the Board Chairman of Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Isaac Osei, has declared his willingness to serve in that capacity.
The Vice President is expected to unveil his running mate for the December election by close of this month when his preference will be submitted to the National Council for endorsement in line with the party’s constitution.
Insiders believe that Mr. Isaac Osei, who is also a former Managing Director of Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), is emerging as a strong force out of the top five candidates under consideration.
Mr. Osei’s potential entry as a ‘dark horse’ could significantly bolster Dr. Bawumia’s bid for triumph in the forthcoming elections, given his distinguished background in public service and notable track record in running private businesses.
This is evidenced by his election into office as the chairman of the Board of Governors of the Commonwealth Secretariat for a two-year term.
Mr. Osei is a two-term Member of Parliament (MP) for the Subin Constituency in the Ashanti Region, and was selected as the ranking member of trade and industry as well as foreign affairs in his first and second terms in Parliament respectively.
As a development economist, foreign relations expert and an industrialist, he is expected to use his decades of experience to complement Dr. Bawumia in critical areas such as industrialisation, rural development and the improvement of the country’s agricultural sector.
Mr. Osei’s outstanding contributions and achievements to the Ghanaian economy saw him recently being inducted into the Corporate Ghana Hall of Fame alongside 18 other corporate achievers.
During his time as Managing Director of TOR, the refinery was also able to attract British Petroleum (BP) and Vitol as partners to help improve its operations with crude oil.
Mr. Osei also supervised the shutdown maintenance of both the Crude Distillation Unit (CDU) and the Residual Fluid Catalytic Cracker (RFCC), after the plants had missed three important shutdown maintenance cycles. This reduced losses, and improved the efficiency of both plants.
His time as CEO of COCOBOD saw the implementation of a three-year plan aimed at producing one million tons of cocoa with focus on four main areas – trade, logistics and infrastructure, productivity enhancement, and disease and pest control which resulted in the historic cocoa production in the country.
During his time as COCOBOD Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Osei was appointed as Vice Chair of the Executive Committee of the International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO).
Besides being a member of the Governing Board of the Catholic Institute of Business and Technology (CIBT) as a staunch Catholic who worships at the Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra.
Mr. Osei is both an Ahanta and Ashanti as his mother hails from Dixcove in the Western Region while his father who hails from Sepe Tinpom, a suburb of Kumasi in the Ashanti Region was the first Asanteman Otumfuo Nkosuohene.
He has been a member of the party since its formation in 1992 and was a member of the party’s National Council.
He is currently a national patron of the party.
With a unique blend of experience, integrity, and expertise that resonates beyond party affiliations, Mr. Osei stands out as a compelling choice for the role of vice presidential candidate alongside Dr. Bawumia.
Among the other possible contenders are Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh; Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare; Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, each bringing a diverse set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that could shape the political landscape significantly.
As discussions intensify around potential nominees, it becomes evident that NPP members are seeking individuals who not only excel individually but can also contribute substantially to Dr. Bawumia’s electoral prospects.
In evaluating the contenders, it is noteworthy that all potential NPP vice presidential candidates are Christians hailing from the southern region of the country, a factor that aligns with the party’s tradition of maintaining a balance between Christian and Muslim representation on its ticket.
As the NPP navigates through its selection process, the choice of a running mate will not only determine the party’s electoral appeal but also uphold the established traditions and principles that have defined its identity over the years.
Source: dailyguidenetwork.com
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This is the best news I have heard recently. His partnership with DMB will be superb. I’m excited to hear and I pray it comes true. He is unblemished just like DMB with an enviable record in governance and an exceptional record in public service. He’s equally appealing to both the elderly and the younger generation, and he’s distinguished himself in mentoring young political activists
He is a great choice who will bring on board both party and the neutrals to win the election one touch. His humility and diversity of tribal and religion is another great mark to help the ticket. Hon. Isaac Osei is a man who command a lot of respect. This man support everyone that comes his way no matter your creed, political, religion and background.
This is great. He will complement Dr. Bawumia in all aspects perfectly.
I admire this man a lot. Avery fine gentleman by all standards and make a very good vice president, unfortunately he has come out rather too late. All the same let's see what happens.
Perfect choice! He should’ve been the flag bearer…. So humble, honest and firm. If we say that someone has served his country well, then Isaac Osei is one of them. I normally vote for the NDC, but the NPP will have my this time around if Hon. Isaac Osei is made to vice president.
perfect if chosen! He has the Grace!