I’m The Most Viable Candidate To Lead NPP –KAA Declares At Official Announcement

The former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong has officially declared his intention to contest for the 2026 presidential primary of the party, saying he is “the most viable candidate” to lead the party back to its roots and restore hope to a disillusioned Ghanaian populace.

Addressing the Media at his Campaign Headquarters in Accra yesterday, the former NPP General Secretary said his bid was not only a political ambition, but a Redemption Mission to breathe new life into the soul of the NPP and the nation at large.

“I, Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong presents myself to you, as the most viable candidate, offering a New Dawn! A New Dimension! A New Direction,” he proclaimed.

In his keynote address titled: “A Call to Renewal and Hope”, Mr Kwabena Agyepong described the current state of the NPP as unrecognisable from the noble political movement it was in 1992.

He decried the erosion of core values such as meritocracy, integrity and volunteerism, lamenting the creeping monetisation of internal party politics that he said has disillusioned many faithful patriots.

“There is a heartfelt cry from the grassroots for us to return to our roots where politics was a noble calling, not a marketplace to trade parochial interests,” he said.

He attributed the NPP’s losses in recent elections to a failure to live up to its founding ideals, warning that unless the party reversed course, it risked sinking deeper into division and despair.

Turning his gaze to the broader national landscape, the former Press Secretary to President John Kufuor condemned the state of governance and the misuse of public office.

“Public office, which was once a noble calling, has now become a mine to loot the public treasury,” he said, citing the recent deaths of a physician and a lawmaker due to disparities in healthcare access as a sign of systemic failure.

Youth Unemployment and Economic Inequality

Mr. Kwabena Agyepong was particularly passionate about the plight of Ghana’s youth, who he noted make up 60% of the population, but face an unemployment rate of 19%, while those employed are largely trapped in poverty.

He proposed a bold economic agenda that includes investing in agriculture value chains, STEM education, sports, tourism, and entrepreneurship. He emphasized a fair salary regime that rewards productivity and restores confidence in public service.

The former General Secretary of NPP cautioned against the temptation to sell votes for financial gain, urging them to resist the monetization of the electoral process. “Delegates, vote for values! Vote for principles! Vote for a leader who has proven over decades that others matter most in service,” he said.

Highlighting his extensive political experience, Kwabena Agyepong reminded the audience of his longstanding dedication to the party, dating back to 1992 Adu-Boahen campaign, where he delivered the NPP’s political broadcast as a young activist.

From his role as Press Secretary to former President John Agyekum Kufuor to his election as NPP General Secretary in 2014, Kwabena Agyepong said he has remained loyal even during trying moments, including his controversial suspension.

“Even after my suspension under bizarre circumstances, I returned to help President Akufo-Addo win re-election in 2020 and later supported Dr. Bawumia in 2023. I have always remained loyal to the Elephant,” he declared.

He stressed that politics, for him, has never been about self-interest, but about the collective welfare of Ghanaians.

“Let us rise together! Let us return to our roots! Yes, the NPP must, of necessity, return to its roots. The time for renewal is now! The time for hope is now! The time for KAA is now,” he concluded.

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