Accra, Ghana – February 24, 2025
Ken Ohene Agyapong, a towering figure in Ghanaian politics and a stalwart of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), rallied the party’s youth wing, TESCON, over the weekend, urging them to spearhead the NPP’s resurgence ahead of the 2028 general elections. Addressing students at the College of Health and Well-Being in Kintampo and the University of Energy and Natural Resources in Sunyani, both in the Bono Region, Agyapong emphasized the critical role of the youth in rebuilding the party following its challenges in recent years.
On Saturday, February 22, Agyapong joined TESCON members at the Freshers’ Orientation and General Assembly in Kintampo, where he praised their unwavering dedication to the NPP. “I thank you for your service over the years,” he told the students, “but I challenge you to do more as we work to recapture power in 2028.” His message was clear: the road to victory begins with reigniting the party’s grassroots base, with TESCON at its heart.
Agyapong, a businessman-turned-politician known for his forthright style, assured the students of his steadfast support, recognizing their pivotal role in mobilizing young voters and amplifying the NPP’s message across various platforms. Later that day in Sunyani, he reiterated this commitment, underscoring the need to harness the energy and enthusiasm of TESCON members to secure the party’s future.
A key highlight of his addresses was his response to calls for expanding TESCON’s influence within the NPP’s internal elections. Currently, each accredited TESCON branch is granted two voting delegates in national party elections—a number some members have argued limits their impact. Agyapong threw his weight behind a proposal to increase this to five delegates per institution, but he went further, advocating for voting rights to be extended to all TESCON executives across accredited institutions. “This will significantly enhance the participation of more youth in the internal processes of the NPP,” he asserted, framing the move as a step toward greater inclusivity and empowerment.
Beyond TESCON, Agyapong called for a broader expansion of the NPP’s electoral college, a reform he believes will deepen members’ sense of ownership, combat apathy, and strengthen the party’s democratic credentials. “Such a move will protect the integrity of our structures while ensuring that more voices are heard,” he said, striking a chord with those eager to see the NPP evolve.
Agyapong’s weekend tour comes at a pivotal moment for the NPP, which has been regrouping since its electoral setbacks. Having announced in 2022 that he would not seek re-election to Parliament after nearly two decades as the MP for Assin Central, Agyapong has hinted at ambitions for a larger leadership role within the party. His engagements with TESCON signal a strategic focus on the youth vote—a demographic that could prove decisive in 2028.
As Ghana’s political landscape continues to shift, Agyapong’s clarion call to TESCON underscores a broader theme of renewal within the NPP. With his characteristic blend of charisma and candor, he is positioning himself—and the party’s next generation—as the architects of its comeback. For now, the students of TESCON appear ready to take up the mantle, energized by a leader determined to see the NPP reclaim its place at the helm of Ghanaian politics.
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