KK Fosu
Highlife musician, KK Fosu, has announced his intention to contest the Akuapem North parliamentary seat in the 2028 general election.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM on Saturday, the musician said he plans to run as an independent candidate against the incumbent Member of Parliament, Sammy Awuku.
KK Fosu explained that although he had intended to contest the seat in 2024, he was unable to do so after being involved in a serious road accident with fellow musician, Bless on the Apam-Winneba Road.
He challenged Sammy Awuku to also contest as an independent candidate if he believes he can retain the seat.
“I will contest for the seat. I did not contest in 2024 because of my accident. If he wants, he should leave the NPP and also contest as an independent candidate; I will beat him,” KK Fosu said.
He added that he is confident of defeating the incumbent, even if he contests on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Responding to the musician’s comments in a social media post, Sammy Awuku jokingly asked KK Fosu to compose a campaign song for him before picking up nomination forms.
“KK Fosu m’aya da! Please get me a campaign track before you pick nomination forms. Nice weekend, Bro,” he wrote.
KK Fosu, born Kaakyire Kwame Fosu, first announced his interest in contesting the Akuapem North parliamentary seat in 2020, saying he wanted to empower and inspire the youth in the constituency.