He said his track record and growing support within the party would ensure that he got the nod to be secretary again. 

In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Kadjebi in the Oti Region, Mr Bonto-Osei said his decision was informed by what he described as a successful first term and persistent calls from party members to continue his work. 

He noted that his experience in office had positioned him ahead of any potential contenders, emphasising that continuity in leadership would be vital for strengthening the party’s structures in the constituency. 

According to him, the Buem Constituency required a committed and experienced administrator capable of mobilising grassroots support and increasing the party’s electoral fortunes ahead of the 2028 general elections, which he described as crucial. 

Mr Bonto-Osei appealed to delegates to give him another mandate to consolidate the gains made during his tenure and to implement new strategies aimed at enhancing party unity and performance. 

Meanwhile, Mr William Kwasi Agyei, also known as Paa Willie, a contender whose posters have reportedly been displayed across parts of the constituency, has denied contesting the position when contacted by the GNA. 

Party observers say the development sets the stage for what could be a closely watched internal process as the NPP prepares to reorganise its constituency leadership towards future electoral contests.