Ken Agyapong Meets 268 Former MMDCEs, Declares Presidential Ambition
Accra, June 19, 2025 â In a dramatic power move poised to shake up Ghanaâs political landscape, controversial New Patriotic Party (NPP) figure Kennedy âKenâ Agyapong convened a packed hall of 268 former Municipal, Metropolitan, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) todayâand did not mince words about his presidential aspirations.
Under bright lights and a charged atmosphere, the brash Mpraeso MP laid out a three-word mantra: âWe are ready.â With every seat filled and cameras rolling, Agyapongâs message was raw and unfiltered.
âThis gathering confirms what weâve suspected all along,â he declared to thunderous applause. âI am not just seeking supportâI am preparing to take the mantle.â
Show of Strength
Bringing together 268 former MMDCEsâwho wield considerable grassroots influenceâAgyapong was signaling strategic intent. These officials, many of whom retain influential ties within their communities, offer a vital alliance at the district levelâa key battleground ahead of the 2025 NPP presidential primaries and, eventually, the 2028 general election.
âThis isnât a showâitâs a strategy,â he emphasized, locking eyes with his audience. âThis group knows what it takes to win.â
Observations from political analysts suggest that control over local power structures like the MMDCE network could prove decisive in NPPâs internal presidential contest. By uniting seasoned local administrators behind him, Agyapong appears to be playing a long gameâone that aims to reshape power within the party and the nation itself.
Celebration and Backing
The former MMDCEs erupted in chants of âKen! Ken! Ken!â following his announcement. Among them, former Koforidua Metropolitan CEO Grace Ofori offered public support, saying, âKennedyâs energy and direct style is exactly what Ghana needs now.â
Others praised his clarity of message, describing the event as a milestone in NPPâs history. âThis group of seasoned men and women knows what it takes to run the engine of Ghanaian governance,â commented one attendee. âWe are confident in his vision.â
What Comes Next
Agyapongâs announcement today is only the opening salvos in his campaign strategy. He is expected to host a series of regional tours, targeting NPP delegates and grassroots structures. It seems clear: this is not a flash in the panâitâs a carefully plotted rollout.
With the 2025 NPP primaries looming, all eyes will be on Agyapongâs next moves. Will his momentum grow? Or will rival aspirants push back? One thing is certain: Agyapong has announced his presence in no uncertain terms.
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