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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
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Turn your attention to the religious bodies – GTEC urged
A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has called on the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to extend its regulatory work to unaccredited religious leaders and institutions in the country.
Speaking in an interview with Channelone TV, Dr. Boakye-Danquah urged GTEC not to focus its attention on the Deputy Education Minister, but rather turn to the growing number of individuals who parade themselves with unverified academic and religious titles.
He said while Ghana has credible theological institutions such as Trinity Theological Seminary, the Ghana Baptist Seminary, and the Assemblies of God Seminary, many people still assume titles such as “Reverend Doctor,” “Apostle,” or “Professor” without going through accredited training.
“I would want to urge the GTEC to turn their attention to religious bodies… that will sanitize the system in our country,” he said.
Dr. Boakye-Danquah expressed concern that some individuals who previously had no religious background suddenly establish churches and assume high-ranking titles without proper training.
According to him, this trend undermines the integrity of both the academic and religious systems.
He added that enforcing standards in theological education and religious leadership would help create a more credible and well-structured society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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Review feeding allocation for prisoners from GHS1.80 to GHS5 – Human Rights Committee to Mahama
The Human Rights Committee of Parliament has called on President John Dramani Mahama to increase the daily feeding allocation for prisoners from GHS1.80 to at least GHS5.
The Committee, chaired by Kumawu MP Ernest Yaw Anim, said the current amount was inadequate and therefore ought be reviewed to safeguard the rights and dignity of inmates.
It argued that an increment would help the country meet both local and international standards on prison welfare.
The call comes after the Committee commended President Mahama for granting a presidential amnesty to 998 prisoners.
The group described the gesture as a positive step towards advancing human dignity and easing congestion in prisons.
The Committee recalled that it had earlier visited the Nsawam Medium Security Prisons on May 19, 2025, where it urged government to fast-track efforts to improve conditions in correctional facilities nationwide.
According to the Committee, reviewing the feeding allocation alongside the amnesty will help create a fairer and more progressive society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
