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How Kennedy Agyapong ‘ditched’ Adwoa Safo for Prof Oquaye while she was pregnant with his child

Speaking in an interview on Movement TV on March 19, 2025, Adwoa Safo was asked whether she would support Kennedy Agyapong’s bid for the NPP flagbearership.

In response, she stated that she believes in the party’s current flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and her political decisions are not influenced by family ties.

“I have made my political decision, and I believe Dr. Bawumia deserves a second chance, so that is my position.

“Do you know that during my first primary. Kennedy Agyapong campaigned for Professor Mike Oquaye? In 2007, he was on every platform campaigning for Professor Mike Oquaye while I was pregnant with his child. It was only in my second term that he helped me with my campaign. And in my third term, he again campaigned for Oquaye Jnr. So, I also have my preference,” she said.

She further emphasized that Kennedy Agyapong’s decision to campaign against her during the NPP primaries in 2008 reinforces her stance that political choices are personal.

Despite his initial opposition, she acknowledged that Kennedy Agyapong later supported her in subsequent elections.

Adwoa Safo lost her bid for re-election in the 2024 NPP primaries to Mike Oquaye Jnr., who later lost the Dome/Kwabenya parliamentary seat to the NDC candidate in the general elections.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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