Controversial Figure David Kwadwo Claims Prison Sentence Is a Stepping Stone to Becoming President

• David Kwadwo Prah Afful, aka Kwame Nkrumah II, claimed his prison sentence was a step toward the presidency
• Ghanaians on X reacted to David Kwadwo’s comments, questioning his motives and patriotism
• The man's comments kick-started a whole conversation about a recent trend of underqualified persons declaring interest in ascending to the presidency

Controversial figure David Kwadwo Prah Afful, aka Kwame Nkrumah II has claimed that being sent to jail is a stepping stone to him becoming president.

In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, David Kwadwo appeared in a short interview where he appeared calm and confident with the statement he made about his future.

The video showed him moments after being sentenced to seven months in prison. YEN.com.gh understands that the Ghana Police Service announced his arrest on accusations of inciting violence against public officials.

During the short interview, David was handcuffed, but he appeared calm and defiant. When asked if he had an apology or a message to Ghanaians, he said he believes his arrest and sentence are a step for him to become president.

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The man believes he will 'go and come back' to reinforce his bid for the presidency.

He claimed that being in prison is a temporary setback on his path to the highest office in the land. Immediately after the interview was over, he was taken back into the prison truck and back to jail.

Watch the video below:

Twene Jonas defends Abronye after his arrest

In a similar story, Twene Jonas, a Ghanaian social media personality based in the U.S., recently criticised the arrest of the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye DC.

YEN.com.gh reported that Abronye was arrested on September 8, 2025, by armed security personnel for "offensive conduct conducive to the breach of the peace" and was denied bail on September 9.

In a viral video, Twene Jonas described the arrest as unnecessary and criticised the actions of Ghana's Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno.

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He accused the IGP of neglecting more pressing security issues in the country, such as the violence in Bawku, which has led to deaths and displacements.

Twene Jonas also voiced concerns about the growing trend of arresting members of opposition parties without strong justification.

Reactions to David Kwadwo's presidential ambitions

YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on X. Some of the comments are below.

@asieduamoakomp wrote:

"Ghana deɛ... bɛberee abɔ abɔ abɔ abɔ abɔ abɔ abɔ."

@roneyblue said:

"Bebiaaa ns3i3??? 😂😂😂 - The guy get vim ooooo. Delusion Personified."

@2secconds commented:

"Prison for what?!! Ei! What happened to community service and fines for misdemeanours?"

@Lyrics0707 said:

"He becomes a president, no be small wo maame tw3 we go hear for radio too. 🤣🤣Buh low-key too, they should examine him as well. Maybe he has some mental disorder."

@BabylonSystem07 wrote:

"All this is because Ken Agyapong sef can contest for the presidency. Lmao."

Man arrested for allegedly assaulting a journalist

YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a Ghanaian who joined the NPP's protest at the Economic and Organised Crime Office on May 27 was arrested.

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A statement from the Ghana Police Service claimed that he had assaulted a JoyNews journalist outside the facility.

Netizens who saw the post expressed mixed reactions, with many doubting that Chairman Wontumi would help.

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

Source: YEN.com.gh