Kumawood Actor Sylvester Agyapong to Contest NDC Ashanti Regional Deputy Organiser Role
- Kumawood actor Sylvester Agyapong announced his bid for the NDC Ashanti Regional Deputy Organiser position on Sunday, July 5, 2026
- He shared a campaign poster on Facebook with the caption 'The perfect man for the job', drawing strong support from his fans and followers
- The announcement follows his recent appointment at the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council, signalling a deeper push into politics
Kumawood actor Sylvester Agyapong has officially declared his intention to contest the position of Ashanti Regional Deputy Organiser under the National Democratic Congress (NDC), stirring excitement among fans who have watched his transition from the big screen to politics.
Source: Facebook
On Sunday, July 5, 2026, Agyapong took to Facebook to share a campaign poster bearing his name and the title 'Incoming Ashanti Regional Deputy Organiser', pairing it with the confident caption:
"The perfect man for the job...3y3 Zu!"
The post, which quickly drew reactions and shares, was seen as a signal that the actor is taking his political ambitions seriously.
The announcement came on the heels of Agyapong's appointment at the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council, a development that had already positioned him as a figure to watch within NDC circles in the region.
For Sylvester Agyapong, the Deputy Organiser role would place him at the heart of grassroots mobilisation in one of Ghana's most politically competitive territories.
Known widely for his work in the Kumawood film industry, Agyapong has been building a public profile that stretches well beyond acting.
See the Facebook post of Sylvester Agyapong announcing his bid for the NDC Ashanti Regional Deputy Organiser position below:
Reactions to Sylvester Agyapong's NDC political bid
Many supporters rallied behind the actor on social media, flooding his post with encouragement.
@Robert Nana Koduah wrote:
"We dey 4 U bro 🤙"
@Jeffrey Kwesi Sarpong said:
"Great 🤙"
@Joseph Wilson added:
"Go hard man 🤜"
@Nana Kwame Appiah commented:
"Great move brother."
Agya Koo launches new political party
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that on April 12, 2026, veteran Kumawood actor Agya Koo announced the establishment of a new political movement, The Base Ghana First.
He said that the new party sought to end the duopoly of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to provide an alternative for Ghanaians.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
