Former Oti Regional Minister, Dr Joshua Makubu, has declared his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries in Nkwanta South constituency to secure the party’s endorsement as its parliamentary candidate for the next general elections.
Dr Makubu, who has held several positions within the NPP, is seeking to represent the party in the constituency, bringing to the contest years of experience in party organisation and political mobilisation.
His political involvement dates back to 2004, when he served as a party agent. He subsequently became a member of the party’s campaign teams for the 2008 and 2012 general elections.
He also served as Assistant Regional Secretary for the Volta Region before becoming Regional Secretary of the Oti Region following its creation.
Beyond his regional-level responsibilities, Dr Makubu played a national role in the NPP’s 2024 election campaign, serving as the National Coordinator for the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) campaign.
He currently serves as the party’s Coordinator for Special Interest and Vulnerable Groups and is also a member of the NPP’s Gender and Social Protection Committee.
His decision to contest the Nkwanta South parliamentary primaries adds another dimension to the party’s internal contest, particularly given his involvement in structures responsible for promoting the participation and representation of vulnerable groups within the party.
Dr Makubu is also believed to be among the few persons with disabilities, and possibly the only one so far, to have expressed interest in contesting a parliamentary seat on the NPP ticket ahead of the next general elections.
His potential candidacy could bring issues of disability inclusion and political representation into the conversation surrounding the party’s parliamentary primaries.
Should he emerge victorious in the primaries, Dr Makubu will have the opportunity to represent the NPP in the Nkwanta South constituency in the next general elections.
His declaration now positions him among those seeking the party’s parliamentary ticket as the NPP begins preparations to select candidates for the next electoral contest.