Dr Adutwum, widely credited with expanding science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and rolling out new senior high schools during President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s tenure, told journalists he was confident his track record would resonate with both party members and voters.

“We need a leader who understands how to transform our economy through education, innovation and job creation,” he said.

The race Dr Adutwum has entered has former Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former MP for Assin Central, the vociferous Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, former General Secretary of the NPP, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong and former Minister of Agric and MP for Abetifi, Dr Byran Acheampong.