Kennedy Ohene Agyapong
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is a prominent Ghanaian politician and businessman, known for his outspoken nature and controversial statements. He served as the Member of Parliament for Assin Central and has been a significant figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Agyapong is recognized for his strong advocacy for party loyalty and discipline, often engaging in heated debates regarding party strategies and leadership. His recent clash with fellow party member Kwame Baffoe Abronye during Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's thank-you tour highlighted the growing tensions within the NPP.
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Kennedy Agyapong is the defendant in the defamation suit filed by Kweku Baako.
Kweku Baako vs Ken Agyapong defamation suit: Court of Appeal orders refund of GH¢80,000 damages paid to Baako, case going for retrial
Ghana· 2026-02-14
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong did well in the contest for the NPP Presidential Primary.
Non-performing MMDCEs to be dismissed by March 2026 — Local Gov't MinisterGhana· 2026-02-05
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong triumphed in the Central Region, surpassing Bawumia's votes in his home region.
Regional breakdown: How Bawumia secured 14 of 16 regions in NPP flagbearer raceGhana· 2026-02-04
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong came a distant second with 46,554 votes.
NDC congratulates NPP on successful primaryGhana· 2026-02-03
Mr Agyapong urged his supporters to take the outcome in good faith, saying winning and losing were part of the democratic process.
Bawumia sets sights on 2028, Rallies NPP for battleGhana· 2026-02-02Kennedy Agyapong placed second with 46,554 votes, representing 23.76 per cent.
Bawumia sweeps 14 regions with wide gaps in NPP presidential primaryGhana· 2026-02-02
Former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, placed second with 46,554 votes.
Bawumia calls for unity and discipline after decisive NPP primary winGhana· 2026-02-01Kennedy Ohene Agyapong was named by Prophet Nelson-Eshun as the eventual winner of the NPP primary, which did not happen.
'Prophet' apologises after failed NPP primary prophecyGhana· 2026-01-31
Kennedy Agyapong has accepted defeat in the fiercely contested New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary.
'The worst has happened, but life goes on' – Kennedy Agyapong concedes; urges supporters to eat, drink, and await God’s timeGhana· 2026-01-31Kennedy Ohene Agyapong was one of the contenders in the NPP presidential primary.
Democracy has won – Watch the moment Bryan Acheampong conceded to 'big brother' BawumiaGhana· 2026-01-31Kennedy Ohene Agyapong placed second with 46,554 votes.
Provisional results confirm Bawumia as NPP’s 2028 flagbearerGhana· 2026-01-31
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is a former Member of Parliament for Assin Central and is seeking endorsement in the NPP presidential primary.
NPP electing flagbearer today, leader should obtain over 50% or run-offGhana· 2026-01-31
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong voted at the Assin Central constituency of the Central Region in the NPP presidential primary.
Kennedy Agyapong cast ballot at Assin Central constituency in NPP presidential primaryGhana· 2026-01-31
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is a former Assin Central MP and a candidate in the NPP's primary for the 2028 general election.
LIST: See all the recommended voting centres for the NPP's January 31 primaryGhana· 2026-01-30
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is a former Member of Parliament for Assin Central and is seeking the endorsement of party delegates in the NPP's presidential primary.
Who bears NPP's flag for 2028?Ghana· 2026-01-30Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is a former Member of Parliament and an aspirant in the NPP presidential primaries.
Central North Police train 80 officers in readiness for NPP presidential primaryGhana· 2026-01-26
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong was one of the five NPP flagbearer aspirants at the breakfast meeting hosted by former President Akufo-Addo.
NPP presidential primary: Let campaigns reflect your vision, not rivalries - Former President Akufo-Addo urges aspirantsGhana· 2025-10-22
The five presidential aspirants present were Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.
NPP's big five pledge unity at Akufo-Addo's breakfast meetingGhana· 2025-10-21
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is one of the five presidential aspirants that Mr Boadu is addressing.
Kankam Boadu appeals for unity among NPP presidential aspirantsGhana· 2025-10-20
Kennedy Agyapong has pledged to relocate several key ministries from Accra to various regions as part of an ambitious plan to promote genuine decentralisation and balanced national development.
'Accra cannot carry it all' – Kennedy Agyapong pledges to relocate MinistriesGhana· 2025-10-20Kennedy Agyapong is a former Assin Central MP and a main challenger in the NPP presidential race.
NPP campaign: Supporters take the blame - But who pays the price?Ghana· 2025-10-19Kennedy Ohene Agyapong declared that he would only concede defeat in a presidential election after the Electoral Commission officially announces the final results.
Refusing to concede defeat threatens democracy - Miracles Aboagye to KenGhana· 2025-10-18Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is a presidential hopeful whom Ernest Owusu-Bempah supports.
Owusu-Bempah dares NPP as National Council reviews petitions against himGhana· 2025-09-25
Mr Ohene Agyapong, a former MP for Assin Central in the Central Region, is in the race for the second time after his maiden stint in 2023.
5 NPP presidential aspirants undergo vettingGhana· 2025-09-24
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is a former member of Parliament and a rival aspirant for the NPP leadership.
NPP presidential primary: Elders form committee to oversee flag bearer aspirant campaignsGhana· 2025-09-18
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is being supported as the New Patriotic Party's best chance for victory in the 2028 elections.
Kennedy Agyapong best bet for NPP victory in 2028 - NPP Tano North Constituency SecretaryGhana· 2025-09-10
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has taken aim at his rivals in the party’s leadership contest, criticising any economic agenda that begins with negotiations with the International Monetary Fund.
Kennedy Agyapong: ‘If your vision starts with the IMF, you’ve already failed’Ghana· 2025-09-07
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong submitted his nomination forms to contest the NPP's 2028 presidential flagbearership race.
NPP flag bearer race: Ken, Bryan submit nomination formsGhana· 2025-08-28
Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is among the contenders for the NPP's presidential primaries in January 2026.
Kwame Pianim warns NPP could ‘fade like CPP’ without urgent reformsGhana· 2025-08-12
Kennedy Agyapong is contesting in the NPP presidential primary after picking up nomination forms.
NPP presidential primary: Kennedy Agyapong picks up formsGhana· 2025-08-06
