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“I Knew The NPP Will Not Be Able To Break The 8 – Francis Addai-Nimoh” features Ghanaian politician and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant, Francis Addai-Nimoh, expressing skepticism about the party’s ability to secure a third consecutive term in office—a political milestone often referred to as “breaking the 8” in Ghanaian politics.
In the video, Addai-Nimoh emphasizes that internal divisions and a lack of unity within the NPP are significant obstacles to achieving this goal. He argues that the party requires a fresh, unifying leader who is not entangled in existing factions to rejuvenate its appeal and foster cohesion. He also suggests that presenting a new face, rather than a familiar figure like Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, could enhance the party’s chances of success in future elections.
Addai-Nimoh’s commentary underscores the importance of unity and renewal within the NPP as it strategizes for upcoming electoral challenges.
Francis Addai-Nimoh is a Ghanaian civil engineer, development planner, and politician affiliated with the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He served as the Member of Parliament for the Mampong Constituency in the Ashanti Region from 2009 to 2017. During his tenure, he was the Ranking Member on the Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment, Science, and Technology.
Education and Professional Background:
Born on March 23, 1965, in Mampong-Nyinampong, Ashanti Region, Addai-Nimoh earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in 1993. He later obtained an Executive Master’s degree in Public Administration from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration in 2009. Professionally, he has worked in various engineering roles, including serving as a senior engineer at the Ministry of Roads and Highways, where he was responsible for monitoring and evaluating government road projects.
Political Career:
Addai-Nimoh entered politics in 2008, winning the parliamentary seat for Mampong on the NPP ticket. He held this position until 2017.
In 2014, he contested the NPP’s presidential primaries but was unsuccessful. He made another attempt in the 2023 NPP flagbearer race for the 2024 general elections. During the Special Delegates Congress in August 2023, he tied for fifth place, necessitating a run-off, which he won. However, in the final primaries held in November 2023, he placed fourth, with Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia emerging as the party’s presidential candidate.
Personal Life:
Francis Addai-Nimoh is a Christian, married, and has three children.