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Vote for me, If you want development, jobs, and economic growth — Kennedy Agyapong tells delegate
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Businessman and presidential hopeful, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has called on delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to vote for him if they want real development, job creation, and economic growth in the five northern regions.
Speaking during his two-day campaign tour of the Upper East Region, Mr Agyapong stated that the northern parts of Ghana have vast lands that could be utilised for large-scale agriculture and agro-processing to feed the entire African continent.
He stated that Ghana could earn more from agriculture than from cocoa and gold if the right leadership and vision were applied.
According to him, what Ghana needs most is a visionary leader who can utilise available opportunities to benefit its citizens, and he believes he is that kind of leader.
Mr. Agyapong dismissed claims that he had insulted people in the party, describing such accusations as false.
He explained that he had always supported former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and even donated 100,000 sewing machines, hair dryers, and streetlights to support Bawumia’s campaign team.
However, he said no one from the team called to thank him for his contribution.
He noted that such unverified accusations discouraged party members who spent their own money and time to support the NPP during elections.
Turning his attention to development, Mr. Agyapong said Ghana could create wealth by processing its own crops instead of exporting raw materials.
He revealed that he had already acquired 30,000 acres of land in the Volta Region to grow maize for ethanol production.
He added that Ghana should “eat what it grows, process what it grows, and export what it processes.”
The Assin Central MP emphasized the need to support local farmers with fertilizers, chemicals, and irrigation systems to increase production.
He said industries could be established to process crops such as maize, yam, millet, and potatoes into various products for both local consumption and export.
Mr. Agyapong said he would promote peace in conflict areas like Bawku to ensure development and unity.
He promised to industrialise all 15 districts in the Upper East Region to create employment for the youth.
He pointed out that he currently employs over 7,000 workers across his businesses and has purchased an Indian company that employs 365 people, most of whom are northerners.
Mr. Agyapong urged delegates not to be influenced by tribal politics but to choose a leader who can create jobs and bring economic growth.
He concluded that Ghana had tried lawyers and economists in leadership for many years, and it was now time to give an entrepreneur the chance to lead the country toward practical development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has taken note of public allegations of extortion and related conduct made against the Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The allegations were made by the Chief Executive of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi.
In a brief statement, the OSP said it has also received a joint petition submitted by two persons, as well as two separate petitions from other persons, in relation to the same allegations.
“Given the nature of the allegations, the OSP will assess the case and determine whether it falls within its statutory mandate and whether further investigative action is warranted,” the statement said.
The development comes amid a heated public feud between the Minority in Parliament and the leadership of GoldBod over the operations of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
The Minority, led by Afenyo-Markin, has accused GoldBod and the Bank of Ghana of causing a loss of over $1.7 billion, citing the International Monetary Fund’s August 2026 report. The Minority has vowed to pursue the matter as Parliament has reconvened for an emergency sitting.
GoldBod, on the other hand, has rejected claims by some NPP MPs, including Tano South MP Dr Gideon Boako, that it owes the Bank of Ghana GH¢1 billion in overdrafts, describing the claim as “false and malicious.”
In the latest twist, GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi has accused the Minority Leader of extortion and related conduct, an allegation that has triggered petitions to the OSP.
The OSP is mandated under Act 959 to investigate and prosecute specific cases of alleged or suspected corruption and corruption-related offences involving public officers and politically exposed persons.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has filed his nomination to contest the position of General Secretary again as the party begins its rebuilding efforts ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He was accompanied by party stalwarts and supporters who were in high spirits, expressing confidence that he is the right person to hold the position.
Speaking after filing his nomination, Mr Kodua Frimpong assured the rank and file of the party that he would not disappoint them.
“I can assure you that the faith the rank and file of the party have had in me, I will never disappoint them,” he said.
He also pledged to run a clean campaign devoid of personal attacks.
“I can assure you that our internal campaign will be devoid of personal attacks,” he told his fellow contestants and the rank and file of the party as he seeks to retain his position.
His tenure has seen the party through the 2024 general elections, where the NPP lost power to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) after eight years in government.
The party is currently in a rebuilding phase, with internal elections scheduled to elect new national executives to lead its reorganization towards the 2028 polls.
The General Secretary position is considered one of the most influential in the party’s administrative structure, responsible for the day-to-day running of the party secretariat and implementation of party decisions.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
