Former CAF Vice President, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has thrown strong support behind businessman and outspoken politician Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, declaring him the most credible contender among the five New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirants.
Kennedy Agyapong — who served six straight terms in Parliament from 2001 to 2025, representing Assin North and later Assin Central — is seeking to lead the party into the 2028 presidential election.
He is competing against former Vice President and 2024 flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Agric Minister Dr. Bryan Acheampong, former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyepong.
Speaking on the race, Nyantakyi argued that most of the aspirants were heavily tied to the previous NPP administration that lost the 2024 elections — a factor he says weakens their appeal.
“With the exception of Kennedy Agyapong and Kwabena Agyepong, the remaining three were deeply involved in the government that led the party to defeat. Naturally, they can be linked to the failures of that era,” he stated.
Nyantakyi stressed that Kennedy Agyapong stands apart because his connection to the shortcomings of the past government is “limited and distant,” making him appear cleaner in the eyes of voters.
“He is seen as independent, fresh, and relatable — he carries his own ideas and identity,” he emphasized.
According to him, Kennedy Agyapong’s appeal cuts across generations and social groups, resonating strongly with both young people and non-party supporters.
“Gen Z, older citizens, and even people outside the NPP connect easily with him. He possesses the kind of qualities that make him a strong and winnable candidate in 2028,” Nyantakyi said.
He further described Kennedy Agyapong as bold, unconventional, and brutally honest — traits he believes distinguish him from the rest of the field.
“His tone, his courage, his truthfulness — they set him apart. People see him as genuine,” he added.
Nyantakyi also praised Kennedy Agyapong’s record of philanthropy, saying his compassion toward the vulnerable reflects his connection to ordinary Ghanaians.
Touching on national concerns, he said unemployment is the country’s most pressing challenge — and commended Agyapong for making job creation the heart of his campaign message.
“At this moment, unemployment is Ghana’s biggest problem — and among all the aspirants, he is the one who consistently places jobs at the center of his agenda,” he noted.
