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By: tntnewspapergh.com

Mrs Christiana Agyapong, wife of presidential aspirant Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has reinforced her husband’s long-standing commitment to empowering Ghanaian youth through strategic job creation initiatives. Addressing women delegates of Nkoranza North and South in the Bono East Region, she emphasized that the driving force behind Hon. Agyapong’s political ambition is his vision to build a nation where young people are equipped with sustainable livelihoods, not left chasing limited opportunities in the public sector.

Mrs Christiana Agyapong, wife of presidential aspirant Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong

 

According to Mrs Agyapong, her husband’s life story has been one of creating jobs long before seeking political leadership at the highest level. As an entrepreneur who rose from humble beginnings, Hon. Agyapong built and continues to expand a diverse business portfolio that spans media, manufacturing, agriculture, real estate, security services and tourism. These investments currently provide employment for thousands of Ghanaians across the country, with more opportunities in the pipeline.

Mrs Christiana Agyapong

Mrs Agyapong highlighted the positive ripple effects of his ventures, especially in communities where unemployment remains a key challenge. She noted that his ability to convert ideas into viable businesses is evidence of a leader who understands not only how to create jobs but also how to empower Ghanaian industries to be competitive globally.

During her engagement, she pointed to Hon. Agyapong’s proposed national agenda which focuses on industrialization, agro-processing, entrepreneurship and support for local manufacturing. His commitment to establish large-scale factories in strategic zones, such as fertilizer production in the northern sector where agriculture is a major economic driver, was described as a practical approach to reducing youth unemployment while boosting food security and export revenue.

Hon.Kennedy Ohene AGYAPONG

Mrs Agyapong further explained that her husband envisions a country where every region leverages its unique comparative advantage. Whether through mechanized agriculture in the north, tourism and hospitality growth along the coast, textile revival in Ashanti, or digital innovation hubs in major cities, the objective is for young people to find hope and success within Ghana rather than outside it.

She assured the delegates that Hon. Agyapong is determined to invest in both skills development and job availability. The plan includes expanding technical and vocational training facilities, supporting startups, improving access to capital for small businesses and strengthening local content enforcement to ensure Ghanaian entrepreneurs benefit meaningfully from the country’s economic opportunities.

Mrs Agyapong encouraged women in the constituency to continue supporting a candidate who has consistently demonstrated loyalty to the party grassroots and genuine care for working families. She added that Hon. Kennedy Agyapong stays awake at night constantly thinking about how to create more jobs and transform the lives of ordinary Ghanaians through enterprise and innovation.

The meeting in Nkoranza formed part of her nationwide engagements with women groups, where she has been rallying support for a leadership style rooted in bold ideas, economic empowerment and opportunities for the next generation.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, 29th October 2025

We, the undersigned Ashanti Regional Youth Organizers of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), wish to set the record straight regarding recent claims made at a press conference held on Tuesday, 28th October 2025.

During that event, a group of young individuals publicly declared that Ashanti Regional Youth Organizers had endorsed Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the upcoming NPP presidential primaries scheduled for 31st January 2026. A list of supposed endorsers was circulated and to our shock, our names were included without our knowledge or consent.

We wish to state clearly and without ambiguity:
•⁠ ⁠We have not endorsed Dr. Bawumia.
•⁠ ⁠We have not authorized anyone to speak or act on our behalf.
•⁠ ⁠We do not know how our names were added to the so-called “DMB Ashanti Youth Organizers” group.

Even more disturbing is the inclusion of our late colleague, Richard Kwateng, former Deputy Youth Organizer for Subin Constituency, who sadly passed away. His name appearing on the list is not only false but deeply disrespectful to his memory and family. It raises serious concerns about the credibility and integrity of the claims being made.

Our support remains firmly with Dr. Bryan Acheampong, and we stand by our right to choose and declare our political preferences without misrepresentation or manipulation.

Please find below the list of signatories and the name of the deceased colleague falsely included.

Signed:
ASHANTI NPP YOUTH ORGANIZERS FOR TRUTH

1.. John Ntim Kusi – Fomena – 054943336
2. Usman Issahaku Karaok Offinso South 0549888111
3.⁠ ⁠Francis Tuffour – Deputy Youth Organizer, Juaben – 0557216609
4.⁠ ⁠Jambeidu Illiasu – Drobonso – 0247006471
5.⁠ ⁠ Alhaji Siaka – Deputy Youth Organizer, Nsuta – 0241376697
6.⁠ ⁠Abraham Boakye – Ahafo Ano South East – 0541842293
7.⁠ ⁠Gloria Boatemaa – Drobonso – 0247964449
8.⁠ ⁠Cliford Adub-Yeboah – Ahafo Ano South East – 0248959648

Source: tntnewspapergh.com

 

📢 DECLARATION OF INTENT 💪🏽

After years of dedicated service to our great party, I Thomas Oheneba Boakye officially declared my intention to contest for the position of NPP-UK Branch Organiser when nominations open. 🇬🇭🇬🇧

 

Having faithfully served all Chapters and the Branch for over a decade, i have demonstrated unwavering commitment — promoting and defending the ideals of the New Patriotic Party through strong organisational work and vibrant communication on radio, TV, and social media.

My vision is clear:
✅ Strengthen our party structures
✅ Grow and retain membership
✅ Enhance collaboration across all Chapters
✅ Mobilise for unity and victory

Together, let’s rise for a vibrant, united, and active NPP-UK Branch that truly represents the spirit and energy of our great party.

#CommittedToServe #ReadyToOrganise #VoiceOfNPPUK #OhenebaDelivers #StrongerChaptersStrongerNPPUK #OrganisingForVictory

PRESS STATEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Saturday, 26th October 2025

The attention of the Kwabena Agyei Agyepong (KAA) 2028 Campaign has been drawn to a misleading publication by Apex News Africa and Opera News claiming that Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong stated President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo asked New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirants to step aside for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

We wish to make it clear that this claim is completely false and without basis. Ing. Agyepong made no such comment. The report distorts his remarks from a recent media interaction and must be treated with the utmost disregard.

During the engagement, Ing. Agyepong only acknowledged that a meeting took place between President Akufo-Addo and all aspirants. He emphasized that it was an in camera session, and out of respect for confidentiality, he declined to share what was discussed.

At no point did he suggest that the President attempted to influence the internal contest or endorse any individual candidate. Any suggestion to that effect is a deliberate misrepresentation and an affront to journalistic integrity.

The KAA 2028 Campaign remains committed to its vision of restoring integrity, discipline, and meritocracy within the New Patriotic Party. We urge the public to disregard this fabricated story and encourage media outlets to uphold the highest standards of accuracy and responsibility in their reporting.

Signed:
Nana Ama Asantewaa Kwarko
Spokesperson, KAA 2028 Campaign
📩 Email: n.kwarko@yahoo.com
📞 Tel: 0244933893

 

Dr. Bryan Acheampong has once again proven why he stands out in Ghanaian politics — for him, transparency is not a talking point; it’s a way of leading.

Addressing recent misinformation about fertiliser distribution during the 2024 elections, the former Minister for Food and Agriculture made it clear that integrity guided every decision under his watch.

 

Dr. Bryan Acheampong

“When I took over as Minister, Ghana was facing several challenges in the sector,” he explained during his regional campaign tour.
When we experienced one of the most severe droughts in recent years, we launched a national relief programme to support farmers affected by the drought — not to campaign or politicise fertiliser distribution. Every bag, every seed, every allocation was data-driven and done through official MOFA systems.”

The intervention, executed under the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) 2.0 framework, supported over 225 districts and distributed more than 2.1 million bags of fertiliser nationwide. MOFA’s database of verified, registered farmers ensured that only those genuinely affected by the drought received assistance.

Dr. Acheampong clarified that while some deliveries coincided with the election period, this was due to normal procurement delays — not politics. “The mission was simple — save farmers’ livelihoods. The programme had to continue until the government’s last day in office,” he said.

He also addressed the recent circulation of two letters dated November 27, explaining that they had been deliberately misrepresented. “Those letters were written to solve logistical challenges on the ground, not to start new distributions,” he explained. “Some MMDAs had complained about a lack of funds for field operations, so MOFA stepped in to provide coordination support. That’s leadership — solving problems, not creating headlines.”

In fact, fertiliser distribution had already commenced several weeks after MOFA, in collaboration with the World Bank, secured supplier cooperation to release stock to ensure timely support for farmers.

Under his leadership, PFJ 2.0 also pioneered a zero-interest input credit system, ending instances of subsidy abuse and smuggling, and making every input traceable and transparent.

“The facts speak for themselves,” said Eric Twum, spokesperson for the campaign. “Bryan Acheampong built systems that serve people, not politics. His commitment to accountability is why propaganda against him doesn’t stick.”

As the NPP flagbearer race intensifies, Dr. Acheampong’s calm but firm response to misinformation reinforces what many already know — he is the candidate of discipline, documentation, and delivery. In an era where spin often replaces substance, his record stands as proof that honest, transparent leadership can still win trust and build a nation.

 

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been elected Chairperson of the 52-member Africa Geopolitical Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

His unanimous election, which took place on October 19th 2025 at the ongoing 151st IPU Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, elevates Ghana to a pivotal position in global international relations, parliamentary diplomacy and leadership.

The prestigious role also reaffirms Rt. Hon. Bagbin’s stature as a global parliamentary colossus with enormous respect and influence on international parliamentary affairs and diplomacy. Aside his chairmanship of IPU,

Speaker Bagbin is the President of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL) and the immediate past Chairman of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association [CPA] International.

In his new capacity as Chairperson of the Africa Group, Rt. Hon. Bagbin is responsible for coordinating and harmonizing the continent’s common positions on major IPU decisions and policies.

He will also serve as the primary representative for African parliamentary interests, championing the continent’s priorities on critical issues of governance, peace, security, and sustainable development.

In his inaugural remarks following his election, Speaker Bagbin pledged his unwavering commitment to fostering deeper collaboration and unity among African parliaments.

He expressed his sincere gratitude to all the members of the delegations from Africa for attending the 150th IPU Conference and singled out the Nigerian delegation for special mention for seconding his nomination.

Inspired by his unanimous endorsement by delegates, Rt. Hon. Bagbin applauded the Senegalese delegation for magnanimously withdrawing their nominee in the spirit of African unity and consensus building.

He outlined his vision of championing the core principles of transparency, consolidation of democratic governance, and the pursuit of sustainable development across the continent through the strengthening of legislative institutions.

The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament takes over from Ms. Angela Thokozile Didiza, the Speaker of the South African National Assembly who has left an excellent record of performance.

The Africa Geopolitical Group was established at the beginning of the 1950s as a geopolitical continental branch of the IPU, with the aim of ensuring a fair geographical distribution of seats on IPU’s Executive Committee, sub-committees, and other bodies of the IPU.

The Group also prepares and coordinates positions on key issues on the agenda of IPU General Assembly Meetings and conferences, reviews vacancies within committees and groups of Inter-Parliamentary Union, and proposes candidates to fill such vacancies.

Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, former Minister of Communications has announced her intention to contest for the position of General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party(NPP) ahead of the 2028 general elections.

In a Facebook post on Monday, October 20, 2025, marking her birthday, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful reflected on recent internal challenges within the NPP and called for unity among party members.

She framed her decision to run as part of a broader mission to reorganise the party and restore public confidence.

“On this day of my birth, Patriots, I come before you, the fighter you have always known… I come to you in all humility, to ask you, dear patriots, to join me on this rescue mission as your next General Secretary,” she wrote.

Reflecting on the NPP’s recent internal and national challenges, the former Minister said the party had emerged bruised and humbled but not broken.

“We came out bruised, our individual and collective egos battered. We lie not in a good place. However, as our great tradition had demonstrated over the years, influenced by the then burgeoning spirit of resilience and purpose that heralded our birth in Saltpond, we will thrive,” she said.

Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful likened the NPP’s current state to a period of rebirth, urging supporters not to lose hope in the party’s mission.

According to her, the NPP’s current difficulties represent “a necessary phase of self-introspection and diagnosis” as the party charts a new course toward reorganisation and victory.

She pledged to work closely with the party’s grassroots structures to rebuild trust and unity from the polling stations through to the national level.

“From the polling stations, through to the electoral areas, constituencies, and regions to the top, we will restore confidence in our party and unity amongst ourselves. That is the only dose we need to booth out this accident-of-a-government,” she asserted.

Looking ahead to the next elections, the former Ablekuma West Member of Parliament underscored the urgency for the NPP to reposition itself as a credible alternative for Ghanaians.

“December 2028 is soon upon us, and by which time the good people of Ghana and us all, as it is today, will remain in dire need for change. That is why we need to re-shape, re-organise, and put ourselves in a good place to effectively represent the desired change and restore the belief of Ghanaians in us as the institutors of growth and development,” she said.Source: Karen Tei

 

Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen’s Movement for Change has officially rebranded, adopting the name United Party (UP).

The rebranding, announced at a ceremony in Accra on Thursday, marks a new chapter for the former Trade and Industry Minister’s political ambition to contest Ghana’s highest office outside the traditional two-party system.

“The vision of the United Party is to make Ghana the economic powerhouse of Africa by 2040,” .Alan Kyerematen, Leader, United Party, who resigned from the NPP in 2023, cited unfair treatment and internal divisions within the governing party as his reasons for breaking away.

Alan Kyerematen speaking at the event

He subsequently launched the Movement for Change, campaigning on the symbol of a butterfly and calling for what he described as a “transformational leadership agenda.”Source: Caleb Ahinwakah

The Movement for Change, founded by former Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen, will officially transition into a political party, marking a pivotal moment in Ghana’s political landscape.

The official ceremony to induct the movement into a political party is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025, in Accra. The event is expected to feature the presentation of the party’s name and symbol.

Solomon Owusu, a Senior Communications Member of the yet-to-be-launched political party, disclosed the official outdooring ceremony on Angel TV on Tuesday, October 14, and urged the public to grace the occasion.

Alan Kyerematen

The event is expected to attract significant attention from political analysts, civil society groups, and the general public, as it could reshape the dynamics of Ghana’s political discourse ahead of the 2028 general elections.

When formally transitioned into a political party, Ghanaians will be hoping to see it become a third force in Ghana’s political space and offer competition to the traditional political duopoly enjoyed by the NPP and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).Mr. Kyerematen, in a suspense post on his official Facebook wall, wrote, “Anticipate !!! Ghana First. The Movement for Change was launched in 2023 by Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen following his resignation from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after his failed presidential bid with the then-ruling party.Since then, the movement has positioned itself as a platform for national renewal, advocating for inclusive leadership, unity, and sustainable economic transformation. By Samuel Sackey

Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated that the party’s defeat in the 2024 general election was not due to the strength of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), but rather because many NPP supporters stayed away from the polls.

Speaking at the launch of his “Our Journey Together” campaign in the Sene East Constituency on Wednesday, October 15, Dr. Bawumia said data from the 2024 elections revealed that the NPP lost over two million votes compared to its 2020 performance, while the NDC’s margin of victory was 1.7 million votes.

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia

“NPP’s votes went down. About 2.1 million people who voted for us in 2020 did not vote in 2024. These were NPP members — we simply didn’t vote,” he said.Dr. Bawumia maintained that if those members had participated, the NPP would have emerged victorious.

“John Mahama secured victory with 1.7 million votes. If our 2.1 million members had turned out, we would have won. That is why I said it wasn’t the NDC that won the election — it was the NPP that lost it,” he added.

He expressed optimism about the party’s prospects in the 2028 elections, emphasizing the need for unity and voter mobilization.“So, I am confident that, by the grace of God, if we resolve our internal issues and go out to vote, we will win the next election,” he said.By:Abigail Arthur