Ghanaian entrepreneur and investment adviser Barbara Quashigah has announced her intention to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, pledging to champion grassroots mobilisation, community development and inclusive leadership.
In her declaration, Quashigah said her ambition is driven by a desire to provide effective, accessible and compassionate representation while strengthening party unity and expanding the NPP’s support base. She believes the constituency needs a leader who combines professional experience, fresh ideas and a strong connection with grassroots members.
“My commitment to the people of Ayawaso West Wuogon goes beyond political ambition. Through community engagements, social interventions, and empowerment initiatives, I have continued to demonstrate that true leadership begins with service, not a title,” she said.
If elected, she intends to prioritise youth development, women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, education and community welfare. Quashigah is the Managing Partner of Nexus FTC Ltd, where she works on international investment opportunities, strategic advisory and stakeholder engagement, connecting investors and institutions across Ghana and other African markets. She has also founded Ambar Quality Foods Ltd, an agribusiness company focused on food production, commodity trading and exports.
Beyond business, Quashigah established BAAQ Initiatives in 2020 to support women and young people through skills development, educational support and empowerment programmes aimed at improving livelihoods and promoting economic independence. Her community engagements have included interactions with university students and members of the Muslim community.
Politically, she has participated in NPP campaign activities, finance committees and regional mobilisation, experiences she says have given her insight into party organisation and electoral operations. She intends to draw on that experience to strengthen party structures, rebuild relationships with grassroots members and unite supporters ahead of the next general election.
“Our party needs a candidate who can unite its members, reconnect with the grassroots, inspire the younger generation, attract wider support, and lead a campaign built on trust, commitment, and credibility,” she stated. She also pledged to respect the party’s internal structures and recognise the role of delegates in selecting its parliamentary candidate.
Quashigah is the daughter of Major (Rtd.) Courage Quashigah, a former Minister for Health and Agriculture, and Gertrude Essie Quashigah, who served the country through her work with the Ghana School Feeding Programme. She says her family background in public service, alongside her professional and community development experience, has influenced her understanding of leadership and national development.
She insists her ambition is centred on service and results rather than personal recognition. “My aspiration is not about personal recognition; it is about responsibility, representation, and results,” she said.
Quashigah describes herself as bringing commitment, competence, compassion and loyalty to the contest, adding that she is ready to serve and unite the constituency. She is seeking to become the NPP’s parliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon ahead of the next general election.
