Renowned Ghanaian actor, Kofi Adu, popularly known in showbiz as Agya Koo, has publicly expressed his support for the presidential ambitions of Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong.
Agya Koo, known for his influential roles in the Ghanaian film industry, has praised Agyapong’s leadership qualities and believes that his vision aligns with the future prosperity of the nation.
In an interview on YouTube Channel Official.AgyaKoo, the actor disclosed that his interactions with the Assin Central MP have shown him that the latter genuinely cares about the country. Agya Koo believes Mr Agyapong’s vision aligns with the future prosperity of the nation.
Speaking in the local parlance as he usually does, Agya Koo said, “During my engagements with Ken Agyapong, I realized that he is not seeking power to come and loot the country’s resources. Rather, he wants to leave a legacy as a businessman who made an impact in his country.”
Kennedy Agypaong, all things being equal, will be contesting in the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearership race scheduled for November 4, 2023.
Mr Agyapong will be contesting with the likes of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Former Trades Minister, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, former Minister of Energy, Boakye Agyarko, who was the first to pick the form, a former NPP General Secretary and presidential spokesperson, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong; a former Member of Parliament (MP) for Mampong, Francis Addai-Nimoh; a former Minister of State, Dr Kofi Konadu Apraku, and a former Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, among others.
Among the 10 candidates who have so far picked their nomination forms, Agya Koo, known for his influential roles in the Ghanaian film industry, believes Mr Agyapong is Ghana’s best bet when it comes to the next leader of the country.
He praised Mr Agyapong’s leadership qualities, commending him for the numerous jobs he has created for the people of the country.
The actor also praised Agyapong’s track record as a dedicated legislator who fearlessly champions the interests of the Ghanaian people.
“He has opened and is still opening a lot of businesses and employing people as well. He has also supported a number of development projects,” he said.
In the interview, Agya Koo passionately endorsed Agyapong’s bid for the presidency, highlighting his unwavering commitment to the development and progress of Ghana.
The actor praised Agyapong’s track record as a dedicated legislator who fearlessly champions the interests of the Ghanaian people. He thus appealed to Ghanaians, especially NPP delegates, to support Mr Agyapong.
This is not the first time Agya Koo has thrown his weight behind a presidential aspirant.
He was a keen campaigner for President Akufo-Addo when he was still nurturing his hopes and dreams of becoming a president in 2016 and 2022.