Kennedy Agyapong officially declares intent to contest NPP primaries

• Posted on July 30, 2025July 30, 2025
• by Nana Kwesi Coomson
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Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has officially announced his intention to contest the party’s presidential primaries ahead of the 2028 general election.

In a press statement issued on Monday, July 29, Agyapong declared: “Now that nominations have been opened, I will be contesting for the New Patriotic Party’s 2028 Presidential Primaries.”

He expressed heartfelt gratitude for the widespread support he has received from across the nation, from party faithful, professionals, young people, and even Members of Parliament, some of whom have offered to personally fund his nomination form.

Mr Agyapong framed his ambition not as a personal quest but a shared mission, promising to rise above partisan divides and unite the nation.

“Together, we will… build a Ghana where every citizen… has a fair shot at success. I am ready to listen to you and to lead with integrity and purpose,” the statement read.

According to the statement, the announcement coincides with a birthday tribute to his Communications Director and General Manager of Kencity Group, Lawyer Kwaku Amoh?Darteh, whom he publicly thanked for his team’s hard work.

“Coincidentally, today also marks the birthday of the General Manager of the Kencity Group and my Communications Director, Lawyer Kwaku Amoh-Darteh. I take this opportunity to wish him a very happy birthday and thank him and every member of the team, for the incredible work you continue to do.”