New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful and former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, says he is confident of winning the party’s presidential primary and leading the NPP into the 2028 general elections.
Speaking to the media after his vetting on Tuesday, September 23, Mr. Agyapong said he went into the exercise well-prepared and believes the committee recognises his readiness for the presidency.
“I was prepared. I believe I answered all the questions, and they know I’m ready to be president of this country,” he stated.
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According to him, the vetting focused largely on his vision for Ghana and his motivation to lead the party. He described the process as cordial and fair, saying the panel asked “tangible and reasonable questions” rather than antagonistic ones.
“They really wanted to know why I want to be president and my vision for the country, as well as the party. So I enumerated a couple of points on how I intend to address some of the challenges,” he explained.
Highlighting his long-standing commitment to the NPP, Mr. Agyapong pointed to his track record in both politics and business as proof of his capacity to lead. On his development model, he reaffirmed his pledge to adopt an “Asian growth strategy,” citing South Korea, India, and Dubai as examples of how government-private sector partnerships can drive industrial transformation.
He explained that in such systems, governments identify promising entrepreneurs, provide them with targeted loans, and directly fund raw materials and equipment. Once the loans are repaid, the businesses operate independently as private ventures.
“In business, the most difficult part is access to capital. If government steps in to provide that support, and you manage it well, you can become a millionaire,” he argued, stressing that Ghana must replicate this approach to unlock its economic potential.
Story By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem