Kennedy Agyapong, a former member of parliament for Assin Central and a NPP presidential candidate hopeful, has wooed the party delegates after filing his nomination to contest for the NPP’s flagbearer position.
According to Kennedy Agyapong, the streets are saying that if the NPP do not bring him, they will not vote.
He urged the NPP to note that the 2028 election will not only be for the NPP delegates but the larger Ghanaian voting populace.
The former lawmaker successfully filed his nomination to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearership yesterday, August 27, 2025.
Addressing party members after submitting his forms, Kennedy Agyapong urged the NPP delegates to ignore the noise and vote for him.
Speaking to the party members, Kennedy Agyapong stated, “You must note that not only NPP delegates will vote in 2028, but the entire voter population in the country. What did you hear from the streets when coming here?”.
“Everywhere you go, you hear the people shout that if you don’t bring Kennedy Agyapong, we will not vote”.
“So my appeal to the delegates is that, listen to what Ghanaians told you when you were leaving home. The message on the street and in trotro is that if you don’t’ bring Ken Agyapong, we won’t vote; at the beer bar, the message is that we will vote for the love of Kennedy Agyapong”, he added.
Mr Agyapong told the party delegates that Ghanaians are crying for him.
According to him, a vote for Kennedy Agyapong and a victory in the 2028 general election are assured for the NPP.
He further added, “I’m on my knees, I beg you in the name of God, do not listen to what Ghanaians are saying. Vote for Kennedy Agyapong, and victory will be assured for the NPP in 2028. Wherever you go, Ghanaians are crying for Kennedy Agyapong.
“Don’t allow anyone to intimidate you. Party victory is paramount, so let us unite and select a candidate who can deliver,” he declared.
Also, a spokesperson for Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign team, Kwasi Kwarteng, has shielded him, the NPP flagbearer hopeful, against criticisms of his temperament.
According to him, Kennedy Agyapong’s passion must be harnessed for national development.
Speaking to Joy News, Kwasi Kwarteng stated, “Our candidate, Kennedy Agyapong, is a human being. He has his strengths and he has his shortcomings”.
“Even in his shortcomings, we can capitalise on them to develop this country,” he said.
“People see him as having a temperament, but we see him as someone who is passionate about getting things done.”
“If indeed certain utterances of his have caused problems, we will not shy away from taking responsibility and apologising,” he concluded.
In addition, Dr Stephen Amoah, the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, has confidently stated that the former Assin Central lawmaker, Kennedy Agyapong, is the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) strongest chance of winning the 2028 elections.
He does not have a question about former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s competence.
According to him, Dr Bawumia is a capable leader, but Kennedy Agyapong stands out as the NPP’s stronger contender for 2028.
He detailed that electoral outcomes in Ghana are not just influenced by government performance.
Speaking on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on August 26, Stephen Amoah stated, “I don’t think I have questioned the competence of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia before. Never. My issue is about the high probability of NPP winning or losing the election in 2028. It is not about competence. In winning an election in Ghana, it doesn’t depend only on performance.
“There are a number of factors that will actually impact; they correlate with different degrees, and most of them do not necessarily mean you have performed well or not. We have geographical voting. I have analysed these things and I think our chance of winning with Kennedy Agyapong will be higher,” he stated.
Meanwhile, a new poll released by Global Info Analytics on August 21, 2025, shows the former Vice President and NPP presidential candidate for the 2024 Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, is the leading candidate ahead of the party’s primaries in January 2026.
The Global Info Analytics shows Dr Mahamudu Bawumia running away with a commanding 52% lead, with his closest contender, Kennedy Agyapong, the former Assin Central MP, with 17%.
Dr Bryan Acheampong polled 3%, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, the former Education Minister, polled 1%.
Kwabena Agyapong, former General Secretary, Boakye Agyarko, and Addai Nimo all polling less than 1%.