Agya Koo Debunks Claims of Kennedy Agyapong Being Affiliated With His Party 'The Base'
- Kumawood actor Agya Koo has addressed rumours that Kennedy Agyapong is affiliated with his new political party, The Base - Ghana First
- This came after the movie star reportedly stormed Accra to officially register his party, as well as Kantamanto to campaign for the movement
- Agya Koo's clarification triggered massive reactions on social media, with many netizens flooding the comments section to share their views
Veteran Kumawood actor Agya Koo has broken his silence on rumours of Kennedy Agyapong being affiliated with his new party.
Source: Facebook
In a viral video sighted by YEN.com.gh on April 12, 2026, Agya Koo announced the establishment of a new political movement, the Ghana First Party (GFP), also known as The Base.
According to the veteran actor, the new party sought to end the duopoly of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and provide an alternative for Ghanaians.
He emphasised that the need for a third force in Ghana's political landscape to address the perceived shortcomings of both the NDC and NPP influenced his decision to start the new movement.
Speaking on his vision for the GFP, he noted that individuals from the 16 regions of the country had expressed their intent to join him in establishing the new political party.
Agya Koo explained that the new party sought to prioritise the needs of ordinary Ghanaians, especially traders, while also promoting tourism and development across the country.
In videos shared by Gossip24tv after the launch, the Kumawood actor, in his white branded T-shirt, is believed to have stormed Accra to officially register his political party.
He was spotted with security officers and a group of people who were also in the branded attire, with a follow-up video showing him at one of Ghana's big markets, Kantamanto, for a purported campaign.
A Facebook video of Agya Koo campaigning for his newly launched political party is below:
Kennedy Agyapong linked to Agya Koo's GPF
Following the launch, rumours went viral that the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, was behind the new party.
Speaking in a telephonic interview, Agya Koo denied the claims, stating that the former parliamentarian was not affiliated with the GFP in any way.
According to the Kumawood actor, Kennedy Agyapong has not indicated that he would be supporting them in any way or becoming a figurehead for the party.
He claimed the political party was established to create a strong association so that in future, when Ghanaians choose the party over NPP and NDC, they would look for someone who can lead the party to presidential elections.
The TikTok video of Agya Koo denying the GFP's links to Kennedy Agyapong is below:
Reactions to Agya Koo's Kennedy Agyapong claims
YEN.com.gh compiled social media comments after Agya Koo debunked Kennedy Agyapong's affiliation with his newly launched party.
M-JAP TV wrote:
“You guys are trying to form another party out of the NPP to be led by Kennedy, but it will not succeed. Please, Kennedy can become President only on the ticket of the NPP.”
Kofi wrote:
“The base alone cannot get anywhere, so please let the base remain in NPP to become relevant, please.”
Uncle Cee wrote:
“Hon Ken has a better chance in NPP and Ghana at large. Let's not end his political career now, please.”
Yeemeen wrote:
“Only two parties can win elections in Ghana, the NDC and the NPP simply. No party that will come can have any impact. If it is not NDC then it is NPP.”
Skito1 wrote:
“If indeed Kennedy Agyapong is not involved, then it's good, but if the base is for him, he should be careful. He might ruin his political career.”
Source: Facebook
Kennedy Agyapong begins 'unity tour'
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that Kennedy Agyapong, a 2028 flagbearer aspirant of the NPP, had embarked on a unity tour to help rebuild the party ahead of the presidential primaries.
The outspoken politician and former MP said that the tour was meant to heal the opposition party family from the grievances many had during the Nana Akufo-Addo government from 2017 to 2025.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
