Regional News of Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Source: classfmonline.com

Abraham Aidoo’s independent candidacy draws attention in Kpone Katamanso

Abraham Aidoo, an independent parliamentary candidate hopeful for the Kpone Katamanso Abraham Aidoo, an independent parliamentary candidate hopeful for the Kpone Katamanso

Abraham Aidoo, an independent parliamentary candidate hopeful for the Kpone Katamanso Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, is seeking to build support ahead of the next parliamentary election.

Information from his camp suggests that his campaign posters, which appeared over the weekend, have drawn attention in the constituency and his supporters have expressed confidence in his prospects.

Aidoo is a Bishop of Chosen Vessels Outreach Ministries International and a member of the National Safety Council. He is also the Managing Director of Word Radio Media and Educational Consultancy and an adjunct lecturer at the University of Gold Coast.

He holds a degree in Communication from the African University College of Communications (AUCC), with further qualifications in communication strategy and international relations. According to his camp, he was named overall best student in International Relations at the University of Gold Coast.

He has completed a master’s programme in Governance and Leadership at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), with graduation expected in December 2026.

He is also awaiting graduation from a master’s programme in Conflict, Peace and Security at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), expected in November 2026.

According to his profile, his leadership experience dates back to his school days, when he served as school prefect at Apam Senior High School in the 1993/94 academic year.

He also points to his professional experience in communication, education and religious leadership as part of the background informing his interest in parliamentary representation.

His supporters say his candidacy is attracting interest, claims that constituents have rallied behind him and that his opponents are apprehensive.