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Kennedy Agyapong has the potential to defeat the National Democratic Congress (NDC) if he wins the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries, according to his aide, Charles Forson, MP for Tema Central. Forson believes Agyapong’s grassroots appeal, patriotism, and confrontational style make him a strong contender against the NDC.
Agyapong’s candidacy has gained traction, with some NDC supporters reportedly rooting for him to win the NPP primaries. A Global InfoAnalytics poll suggests Agyapong is ahead of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President, among NDC members and floating voters.
Agyapong’s campaign focuses on discipline, patriotism, and economic transformation. His team claims he has a direct connection with ordinary Ghanaians, making him a relatable and unifying figure within the NPP.
“I think that Kennedy is the kind of leader that Ghanaians are yearning for as of now,” Mr Amoah stated.
“We are in a country where our biggest problem is unemployment. Every national security report and even issues surrounding galamsey all point to unemployment as a major concern.”
According to him, Mr Agyapong has consistently demonstrated a strong passion for addressing joblessness, noting that the flagbearer aspirant has, over the years, taken practical steps to create employment through private initiatives.
He explained that Mr Agyapong often highlights his personal track record in job creation during campaign engagements, pointing to factories he has established and the various value chains in which he has invested.
“He comes and tells people that as a politician, he has created thousands of jobs. He shows his factories and what he has done in certain value chains,” Mr Amoah said.
“In every constituency he visits, he explains what can be done there to improve the lives of the people.”
Mr Amoah further cited the flagbearer aspirant’s proposal to relocate the Ministry of Agriculture to the northern part of the country as an example of his job-centred vision.
According to him, the move would harness the region’s vast arable land and transform it into a major agricultural hub capable of feeding not only Ghana but the wider continent.
“He looks at the potential of the northern regions and believes governments over the years have failed to put in place the right policies to fully utilise that potential,” he added.
He stressed that Mr Agyapong’s emphasis on jobs aligns with the NPP’s philosophy of private sector–led development, arguing that his experience as a successful entrepreneur positions him well to lead national job creation efforts.
“As someone who is a titan in private sector job creation, he believes that as President, he knows how to help others succeed,” Mr Amoah said.
“His model is to support other entrepreneurs to also create jobs, using his experience and understanding of the industry.”
