Supporters of Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central and a prominent business figure, are advocating for his candidacy as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential nominee for the 2028 election.
They contend that his substantial contributions to both the party and the nation make him the most qualified candidate to lead the party in the upcoming electoral cycle.
“Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has established a long-standing and profound record of commitment to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the national development of Ghana.
His contributions, spanning over three decades, demonstrate a deep investment in the party’s growth and the well-being of the Ghanaian people.
Foundational Support for the NPP
His dedication to the party’s principles began early. Hon. Agyapong was a founding member of the US-based Danquah-Busia Club in 1991, which served as the precursor to the formation of the NPP in 1992.
From its inception, he provided critical financial backing:
- In 1992, at the age of 32, he and his business partner secured a $3 million loan facility from Cal Bank to fund the nascent party.
- That same year, he personally contributed $300,000 to support the presidential campaign of the first NPP flagbearer, Prof. Adu Boahen.
Sustained Electoral Support
Hon. Agyapong’s material support has been instrumental in every major election cycle, ensuring the party remained operational and competitive:
- Vehicle Donations: He has donated over 600 vehicles to the party to date, including significant contributions in:
- 1996: 15 pickups
- 2000: 50 pickups
- 2004: 100 pickups
- 2008: 245 Tata Pickups and 77 Russian Trucks
- Critical Financial Interventions:
- During the 2008 presidential runoff, he provided $2 million to fund the party’s campaign efforts.
- In 2012, he guaranteed a $2 million loan for the party and personally settled the debt following the election.
- In 2014, he single-handedly funded the NPP’s National Congress in Tamale after the party declared an inability to do so due to financial constraints.
- In 2016, he personally financed 120 out of 240 pickups imported from the USA for the campaign and donated eleven 20-foot containers of clothing for distribution to constituents.
Strategic Political Contribution
A key strategic intervention came in 2021, which secured the NPP’s majority in the 8th Parliament of Ghana. Upon a decisive request from an Independent MP, Hon. Agyapong facilitated the MP’s alignment with the NPP by resolving a critical financial obligation, thereby breaking the 137-137 parliamentary deadlock and creating the current majority.
National Development and Philanthropy
Beyond politics, Hon. Agyapong has made significant investments in Ghana’s health, economic, and social sectors:
- Healthcare: He is funding the construction of a $6 million cardio and dialysis center at the 37 Military Hospital and has sponsored 11 Ghanaian medical soldiers for specialized training in India to staff the facility. He also funded the $143,000 servicing of a cancer treatment machine at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).
- COVID-19 Response: He donated $1 million worth of hospital beds and PPEs to support the national fight against the pandemic.
- Infrastructure: He donated a 1000 KV power plant to the Tamore Teaching Hospital to ensure uninterrupted power during critical surgeries.
- Economic Investment: He owns and operates the largest cold store facility in Africa, located in Ghana, and is establishing the continent’s largest steel factory and a starch processing plant in Atebubu-Amantin—projects that collectively employ thousands of Ghanaians.
Humanitarian and Rescue Missions
His philanthropy extends to direct humanitarian aid and individual rescue missions:
- He employs over 7,000 Ghanaians, a number projected to reach 10,000 by 2024.
- He rescued and funded the education of Abraham Atta, star of “Beasts of No Nation,” and supports the schooling of numerous other Ghanaian children.
- He has pledged educational support for the family of the soldier tragically murdered in Ashaiman and donated GH₵20,000 to the mother.
- He repatriated 1,000 stranded Ghanaian women from Lebanon at a cost of $400,000.
- He has provided consistent support to disaster victims, including those affected by floods in Ashaiman (2002) and recent conflict areas in the Upper East Region (500 bags of rice and boxes of oil).
Conclusion
Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has served the New Patriotic Party and the nation of Ghana with extraordinary patriotism, strategic vision, and unwavering generosity. His multifaceted contributions to political stability, national health, economic growth, and individual welfare are a testament to his commitment to national progress. He represents a pragmatic and results-driven approach to leadership.”