NPP flagbearer race: Kwabena Agyepong files nomination, challenges rivals to debate

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, officially filed his nomination to contest the party’s presidential primaries at the party headquarters in Accra.

The submission marks the formal launch of his campaign to lead the NPP into the next general elections.

In an interview, Mr. Agyepong urged fellow aspirants to elevate the political discourse and focus on substantive national issues rather than engaging in personal attacks.

Drawing on his extensive public service experience, including his tenure as Press Secretary to former President John Agyekum Kufuor, he stressed that integrity and principled leadership should define the campaign.

“My campaign is not about personalities; it is about addressing the real issues affecting Ghanaians,” he stated, emphasizing the need for solutions-driven politics that benefit citizens.

He challenged other aspirants to take part in public debates, arguing that delegates and the broader electorate deserve to hear clear policy positions from all candidates. He expressed concern over what he described as a “poisoned political atmosphere” and called for a return to democratic ideals that could inspire greater youth engagement in governance and decision-making.

Reflecting on his deep roots in the party, Agyepong recalled his involvement in the 1992 campaign for Professor Adu Boahen, positioning himself as a custodian of the NPP’s historical legacy. “I was part of the 1992 campaign, which gives me institutional memory and a duty to protect our traditions,” he said.

He also took a firm stand against the influence of money in politics, insisting that principles and vision, rather than financial power, should guide the party’s future. Unlike some of his rivals, Agyepong was not part of the previous administration, presenting himself as a fresh alternative for leadership and a new direction.

“If the party seeks a new direction, a new era, and a fresh vision, I represent that change,” he declared, pledging to offer innovative solutions to national challenges.

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With his nomination now officially filed, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong is expected to intensify outreach to party delegates across the country, promoting a campaign centered on integrity, policy, and a forward-looking vision for Ghana.