Ken Agyapong Fetes 268 Former MMDCEs Ahead of NPP Presidential Primaries

Accra, Ghana – June 20, 2025 – Prominent NPP flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Ohene Agyapong hosted a lavish gathering for 268 former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in Accra. The event—held at a top venue—was aimed at rallying grassroots support ahead of the party’s upcoming presidential primaries.

???? Rebuilding Support Base

Agyapong, MP for Assin Central and significant figure within the NPP, opened the event with a call for unity as he ramped up efforts to garner backing from local government insiders who wield influence at the constituency level  He urged delegates to “vote performance, not rhetoric,” highlighting his grassroots-driven campaign style .

???? Targets & Messaging

• Securing delegate votes: By engaging ex-MMDCEs—who often maintain strong ties with community-level delegates—Agyapong aims to bolster his backing among the 203,000 voting delegates responsible for selecting the NPP’s flagbearer .

• Grassroots differentiation: He emphasized that the NPP rewards proven results, citing past examples like Prof. Adu Boahen and contrasting them with underperforming candidates 

???? Context & Dynamics

• Agyapong officially confirmed his candidacy and continues to build momentum for the 2028 flagbearer race, leveraging high-touch outreach to former party executives at all organizational levels 

• He has also advocated for an internal amnesty—calling for the reconciliation of estranged party figures such as Paul Afoko, Alan Kyerematen, and Otiko Afisa Djaba—as part of a broader rebuilding push

???? Path to the Primaries

With the NPP set to hold presidential primaries before other internal positions—a move backed by senior party strategist Nana Akomea—Agyapong’s event underscores his determination to craft a winning coalition from the bottom up 

✅ Bottom Line

Kennedy Agyapong’s gala for former MMDCEs reflects a strategic campaign push ahead of crucial delegate voting. By energizing grassroots networks, positioning himself as a candidate of substance, and advocating reconciliation, he is crafting a platform aimed at uniting the NPP behind his bid for the flagbearer slot.