Kwasi Kwarteng (L) and Kennedy Agyapong, a former Assin Central lawmaker
Former Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Education, Kwasi Kwarteng, has attributed the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) long-standing dominance in Assin Central to former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, rather than loyalty to the NPP.
In a post shared on his X page on Monday, June 9, 2025, he pointed out that before Kennedy Agyapong became an NPP Member of Parliament, the constituency was a stronghold of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to him, Kennedy Agyapong‘s entry into politics changed the political landscape, securing NPP victories in the constituency for 24 consecutive years.
“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”, he wrote.
Kwasi Kwarteng further argued that the former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo‘s popularity helped to keep the NPP competitive despite public criticisms of his leadership.
“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 outcome”, he noted.
He indicated that Kennedy Agyapong’s ability to attract support from both NPP and NDC voters in Assin Central should not be overlooked.
“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 added.
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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.
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— Kwasi Kwarteng (@KwasiKwartengF) June 8, 2025
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