Old Interview Resurfaces As Yaw Sarpong Speaks on His Father’s Political Past

• An old interview with Yaw Sarpong has resurfaced after his death, where the legend disclosed that his father once served as a Member of Parliament
• In the interview, Yaw Sarpong explained that his father’s death created a vacancy that sent John Agyekum Kufuor to Parliament for the first time
• He said this family history influenced his admiration for NPP's political traditions, updating many who only knew him through gospel music

An old interview of the late gospel musician Yaw Sarpong has begun circulating again online after his death, catching the attention of many people for a different reason.

In the interview, Yaw Sarpong spoke about his father and a part of Ghana’s political history that many did not know he was connected to.

In his own words, Yaw Sarpong said his father was once a Member of Parliament for the Atwima Nwabiagya area.

Yaw Sarpong's father died as an MP

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He explained that his father died while still in office, and because of that, the parliamentary seat became vacant.

According to him, that vacancy later opened the door for John Agyekum Kufuor to win the seat, marking Kufuor’s first time entering Parliament.

Yaw Sarpong spoke about this with a sense of reflection, not politics.

He said that growing up with that history made him develop a liking for the political tradition that later became the New Patriotic Party.

He mentioned clearly that this background was the reason he had love for the NPP.

Benjamin Kusi identified as Yaw Sarpong's father

What many people did not know is that before Kufuor’s time, the Atwima Nwabiagya seat had been occupied by Benjamin Freeman Kusi, an NLM MP who was elected in 1956.

This places Yaw Sarpong’s family name deep within the early political history of the constituency.

For many fans, this resurfaced interview has been eye-opening.

They had always known Yaw Sarpong as a gospel musician and minister, not someone with close ties to Ghana’s political past.

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Even after his passing, moments like this continue to remind people that Yaw Sarpong’s life was layered.

Behind the music was a man shaped by history, family, and events that quietly influenced who he became.

Place where Yaw Sarpong died disclosed

Further details have emerged following the death of veteran gospel musician Yaw Sarpong, whose passing has brought a wave of grief across Ghana’s gospel community.

Yaw Sarpong passed away at Emena Hospital in Kumasi, where he had been receiving medical care after battling health complications for some time.

His death occurred quietly at the facility, bringing an end to a long period of treatment and concern from family, friends, and the gospel music community, who had been hopeful for his recovery.

Sarkodie pays tribute to Yaw Sarpong

Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that award-winning Ghanaian musician Sarkodie wrote a heartfelt tribute after the passing of the legendary Yaw Sarpong.

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He opened up about how listening to the late gospel star's songs during his early years helped shape his belief in God.

Some social media users have shared similar testimonies in the comments section under Sarkodie's post on Facebook.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh