Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has officially declared his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries ahead of the 2028 general election.
His announcement follows the party’s decision to open nominations for the presidential primaries.
In a press statement issued on Monday, July 29, Mr. Agyapong said, “Now that nominations have been opened, I will be contesting for the New Patriotic Party’s 2028 Presidential Primaries.”
He expressed appreciation for the broad support he has received from across the country, including NPP supporters, professionals, youth groups, and Members of Parliament, some of whom have offered to fund his nomination.
Framing his ambition as a collective mission, Mr. Agyapong pledged to unite the nation and lead with integrity.
“This is not just my journey, it is our collective mission. Together, we will rise above partisanship, unite across regions, and build a Ghana where every citizen, young or old, rich or poor, has a fair shot at success. I am ready to listen to you and to lead with integrity and purpose. Let us move forward together.”

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