Kwasi Kwarteng, the former Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Education has stated the former Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong is an asset to the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
According to Kwasi Kwarteng, Kennedy Agyapong’s ability to command votes from both NPP and NDC supporters in Assin Central for over two decades highlights his unique cross-party appeal.
He asserted that Assin North, now Assin Central was traditionally a stronghold of the NDC but Kennedy Agyapong was able to secure victory for the NPP for 24 years.
In a post on X, Kwasi Kwarteng stated, “Before Kennedy Agyapong became an NPP MP, the Assin North, now Assin Central was traditionally a stronghold of the NDC. His candidacy, however, fundamentally reshaped the constituency’s political dynamics, securing NPP victories for 24 years.
The key question, then, is not simply why Assin Central returned to the NDC after his exit but rather why a traditionally NDC-leaning constituency repeatedly voted for Kennedy Agyapong under the NPP banner for over two decades. The answer is simple: their loyalty was to KEN, and not necessarily to the party. This presents a crucial political reality that a candidate’s personal appeal can sometimes outweigh party allegiance”.
He added, “A similar case can be made for President Nana Akufo-Addo, whose individual-popularity has sustained the NPP through multiple election cycles despite some public reservations about his leadership style.
The lesson here is that the choice of candidate significantly influences electoral outcomes. And so whilst a candidate’s popularity can increase the fortunes and chances of a political party, it is also possible for a candidate’s unpopularity and non-performance to cause a party’s a humiliating defeat, as witnessed in the last general elections”.
“Kennedy Agyapong’s ability to command votes from both NPP and NDC supporters in Assin Central for over two decades highlights his unique cross-party appeal; an asset the party must not overlook in future strategic decision”, he emphasized.
Meanwhile, Kennedy Agyapong has wooed the New Patriotic Party (NPP) members.
According to Kennedy Agyapong, if the NPP want power they should listen to Ghanaians as they only want to vote for him.
See the post below:
Before Kennedy Agyapong became an NPP MP, the Assin North, now Assin Central was traditionally a stronghold of the NDC. His candidacy, however, fundamentally reshaped the constituency’s political dynamics, securing NPP victories for 24 years.
The key question, then, is not… pic.twitter.com/kF6zEQGieA
— Kwasi Kwarteng (@KwasiKwartengF) June 8, 2025
