Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, the fearless, outspoken former Member of Parliament and veteran New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart, has made it clear: he’s in the race for the 2028 flagbearer slot—and this time, he’s not backing down.

With a legacy built on bold leadership, grassroots advocacy, and an unshakable belief in Ghanaian potential, Agyapong stands out as the transformative leader the NPP—and the nation—urgently needs.

Ken, as he is affectionately known, is a leader of substance and strength. He is not your typical career politician. For over two decades, he served in Ghana’s Parliament, chairing influential committees like Defence and Interior, all while building one of the most respected media and business empires in West Africa.

The man is known—and sometimes feared—for his uncompromising honesty. His critics may call him blunt, but to his supporters, he is exactly what Ghana needs: a straight-talker who gets things done and isn’t afraid to take on entrenched interests.

He tells the truth, no matter whose ox he gored, a rare trait in our politics. As he once said: “I don’t speak to please—I speak to fix.”

Against the background of the party’s ignominious defeat in the 2024 elections, we need a candidate like Kennedy Agyapong who comes with a groundswell of support across the country, regardless of political party colors.

In a June 2025 Sanity Africa poll, Agyapong led the pack with 51.4% delegate support, beating Vice President Bawumia’s 42.2%. That momentum is no accident.

From the Central Region to the Eastern Corridor, from market women to first-time voters, his appeal runs deep.

I remember watching him speak at a youth forum in Cape Coast. His words weren’t rehearsed—they were real. You could feel the crowd shift from skepticism to hope. That night, I knew: he connects. He listens. He leads.

The endorsement of 268 former MMDCEs in June 2025 only confirmed what many already sensed: the base is behind him.

Unlike other candidates, Kennedy Agyapong doesn’t need to invent a public image—he already has one. He’s been visible since the 1990s, a founding NPP member with national name recognition and grassroots roots.

His strategy is built not on politics-as-usual, but on bold truth-telling and inclusion. He has learned from the 2024 flagbearer race and built a tighter, younger, and more energized network of campaigners heading into the next contest.

I have been following Ken’s politics since last year’s year’s primaries, and I cannot help but reach the inevitable conclusion that the man is not running to be popular; he’s running to lead.

As an expert on youth development, I admire Kennedy Agyapong’s vision and personality, which speaks loudly to the times we live in as a nation. When Ken boldly asserted that “I will use the youth to change the fortunes of Ghana,” that was when I was personally bowled over by the man.

Kennedy Agyapong’s appeal, especially among younger Ghanaians, extends beyond policy. His abrasive, direct style channels a hunger for assertive, results-oriented leadership, even if it challenges conventional political norms.

This is hardly surprising: data from Afrobarometer’s 2024 survey shows that 51% of Ghanaians support military intervention if elected leaders abuse their power—an increase from 40% in 2022. Youth aged 18–25 accounted for the majority of that support.

Yet, this reality doesn’t reflect a turn toward authoritarianism; rather, it indicates frustration with the status quo. Despite dissatisfaction, about 68–73% still say democracy is preferable, and 85–90% reject permanent military or single-party rule. Most respondents, including those open to intervention, prefer a timely return to civilian governance.

Agyapong channels that sentiment well—offering a disciplined, unapologetic leadership style within democratic conditions, not chaos. To many frustrated youth, he represents structure without a uniform, clarity without dictatorship.

He speaks like someone ready to fire incompetence on the spot—and that resonates in a country weary of recycled excuses.

Rather than softening his image, he amplifies it—and in a political culture craving accountability, that clarity becomes a compelling asset.

In conclusion, Ghana is at a crossroads, and so is the NPP. After the setbacks of 2024, the party cannot afford more of the same. It needs a leader who speaks the truth, builds from the ground up, and dares to challenge the status quo.

Kennedy Agyapong is not a perfect man—but he is the right man for this moment. He brings fire, focus, and a deep belief in Ghana’s untapped potential.

If you want a leader who has walked the walk, vote Kennedy Agyapong.

If you want a flagbearer who listens to the people, vote for Kennedy Agyapong.

If you want real change—not recycled promises—then the choice is clear.

Come 2026, vote for the man who says it as it is—and does what he says. Vote Kennedy Agyapong. The Time Is Now!!!