If Ken Wins, NPP Could Remain in Opposition for Eight Years — Dr Sampson Anomah, Esq
By: Adwoa Nyarko Asiamah | 6 January 2026
A lecturer and legal practitioner, Dr Sampson Anomah, Esq, has cautioned that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) risks remaining in opposition for an extended period if Kennedy Agyapong emerges as the party’s presidential candidate.
Speaking in an interview on Pure FM, Dr Anomah stated that among all the individuals contesting the NPP’s presidential candidacy, a Ken Agyapong-led ticket would face the most difficult challenge in winning the general elections.
According to him, internal party dynamics pose a significant obstacle. He argued that Kennedy Agyapong has “stepped on many toes, even within the party,” a situation he believes could weaken party unity and reduce the level of support needed to secure victory in a national election.
“He will not get the majority of support required to win the general elections,” Dr Anomah said, stressing that success in a party primary does not automatically translate into broad national acceptance.
Addressing claims by some party supporters that Kennedy Agyapong can win the general elections for the NPP, Dr Anomah described such assertions as a campaign mantra rather than a realistic assessment of electoral prospects. According to him, while the narrative is being promoted during the internal contest, it would not be possible in a general election given the current political climate.
Dr Anomah also raised concerns about public perception on social media, noting that the prevailing view of Kennedy Agyapong on various platforms is largely negative. He explained that this perception has been shaped by videos, public statements, and past remarks attributed to the aspirant.
“From his own words and videos, the opponent already has the upper hand,” Dr Anomah said, adding that social media plays a decisive role in shaping voter attitudes in modern elections.
Based on these factors, Dr Anomah warned that if the NPP enters the general elections with a candidate facing internal resistance and negative public perception, the party risks losing power and remaining in opposition for up to eight years, considering Ghana’s four-year electoral cycle.
He urged the party to prioritise unity, electability, and broad public appeal in choosing its presidential candidate, noting that the consequences extend beyond internal party contests to the future of the party in national governance.
