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Kennedy Agyapong picks nomination forms to contest in the 2026 NPP flagbearership race
Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central and flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has officially picked nomination forms to contest in the party’s 2026 presidential primaries.
The development was confirmed in a Facebook post by Kwesi Kwarteng, the official spokesperson for Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign team.
Kennedy Agyapong is known for his outspoken nature and strong views on national issues. He served as MP for Assin Central for nearly two decades, having first entered Parliament in 2001.
Over the years, he gained a reputation for speaking boldly on corruption, governance, and party matters.
During the 2024 NPP presidential primaries, Kennedy Agyapong emerged as a strong contender and came second in the race, trailing behind Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
His performance shocked many political observers and boosted his popularity within the party’s grassroots.
Outside Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong is a successful businessman. He owns several media houses, including Net2 TV and Oman FM, and has invested in various sectors such as real estate and agriculture.
His campaign message has often focused on patriotism, discipline, and job creation.
His decision to contest again in 2026 is seen by many as a continuation of his ambition to lead the NPP and eventually become president of Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has engaged South Africa’ International Relations Minister over xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians.
In a revelation on Facebook, he posted “I have this morning held a telephone conversation with my South African counterpart, His Excellency Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation. I called him on the trending videos about Ghanaians coming under extremely disturbing xenophobic attacks in South Africa.”
According to him, ” The South African Foreign Minister has expressed his empathy with the victims and promised full scale investigations into the depressing incidents.”
“The Government of South Africa is set to hold a briefing with African Ambassadors later today,” he added.
Okudzeto Ablakwa also confirmed that since yesterday, he had been in constant contact with Ghana’s High Commissioner in South Africa, His Excellency Benjamin Quarshie, coordinating the country’s response.
“I am gladdened that so far colleagues in our diplomatic mission have located the main victim in the viral video and are offering consular assistance. He is doing very well,” he added
The Minister revealed that “No Ghanaian life has been lost. We urge calm and confidence in our collective capacity to protect Ghanaians.”
He further noted that the Mahama Administration remains uncompromising about the welfare and safety of Ghanaians both home and abroad.
“We are determined to guarantee the protection of all citizens,” he added.
“May these regrettable incidents never quench our Pan-African love and solidarity for each other. The overwhelming majority of Africans are united and share an unbreakable bond — we shall not be divided by the hatred of a few fringe elements,” Okudzeto Ablakwa concluded .
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Odumase-Krobo District Command on Monday, April 20, 2026, arrested a female suspect in connection with the abduction of a nine (9) year old girl at Agormanya Zongo in the Odumase-Krobo district.
On Sunday, April 19, 2026, the Odumase-Krobo district Command received a complaint from victim’s father that his daughter left home and had since not returned.
Following investigations and intelligence, officers from the Odumase-Krobo district with the assistance of BNI personnel at the Accra International Airport arrested suspect Regina Mamle Tawiah, aged 36, and rescued the victim at the Accra International Airport.
Preliminary investigations revealed that suspect was trying to send the victim to Kenya.
Meanwhile, the victim has been reunited with her father.
The suspect, Regina Mamle Tawiah who was arraigned before the Odumase-Krobo circuit court yesterday, April 21, 2026.
She pleaded not guilty and has been remanded into police custody to reappear on May 5, 2026 for case management conference.
The Eastern Regional Police Command has entreated the general public to remain vigilant at all times and promptly report any suspicious persons or behaviour to the police.
