Kennedy Agyapong and Kwabena Agyei Agyepong
Two aspirants of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer position have picked nomination forms to contest in the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026.
These individuals are the former General Secretary of the party, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong and former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.
Spokesperson for Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign team, Kwasi Kwarteng, said the nomination forms were picked by some Members of Parliament on behalf of the aspirant, including Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Stephen Amoah, former Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Alex Ampaabeng, and Member of Parliament for Tema Central, Charles Forson.
Kennedy Agyapong’s decision to enter the race reaffirms his long-standing interest in leading the party, following his active participation in the NPP’s 2024 presidential primaries where he emerged second.
Other individuals who have declared their intention to contest for the party’s presidential primaries and are expected to pick the nomination forms are former Vice President and Flagbearer for the party in the 2024 election, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, and former Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum.
Former Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Alex Ampaabeng, in a recent media interview, expressed confidence in the business mogul due to his business acumen, stressing that Mr. Agyapong could change the unemployment challenges facing the country.
In his view, the former Assin Central Member of Parliament is capable of leading the NPP to capture power from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2028 general election.
He said, “Youth unemployment is a big problem, and so far, people in business have demonstrated that they can do well,” and added, “Kennedy is the right candidate. I do believe that he has the answer to Ghana’s unemployment problem.”
The deadline for filing of the forms is August 28, 2025, as announced by the National Executive Council.
By Ebenezer K. Amponsah