Hon. Ken Agyapong to contest 2024 Elections as Independent Candidate?

Hon. Ken Agyapong to contest 2024 Elections as Independent Candidate?

A group in Ghana known as the Ghanaian Patriots is urging the lawmaker from Assin Central, Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, to run for president in the 2024 election as an independent.

Their emphasis on his honesty, discipline, and patriotism is based on their belief that these qualities are crucial to Ghana’s development.
During a press conference in Abossey Okai, the group’s National Deputy Organiser portrayed Kennedy as the ideal independent candidate by highlighting his dedication to youth and national development.

Calls for Kennedy to run as an independent have never been more pressing, given the dynamic nature of the political climate.
Kennedy, according to the group, is the best candidate to face the new problems brought about by recent changes in politics, which call for a new and independent approach to leadership.

Calls for an independent candidature in Ghana are reaching well beyond established political parties in an effort to unite the country’s many different demographics.
Not only would the Ghanaian Patriots publicly support Kennedy’s candidature, they will also do everything they can to help spread the word.
They are prepared to launch public engagement programmes, offer various sorts of aid, and mobilise the grassroots extensively.

The group’s steadfast dedication to building an honest, progressive, and united Ghana is reflected in this multi-faceted strategy.
They point out that Kennedy has received the trust and support of a large majority of Ghanaians and say that his principles are better suited to an independent candidature.

It shouldn’t be totally disregarded, even though independent candidates have historically had a very hard time winning presidential elections in Ghana. A list of things to think about is this:

Since the early 1990s, two major parties—the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP)—have controlled Ghana’s political scene. The outcome is a “winner-takes-all” system that makes it hard for independent candidates to get a lot of support.
Never achieved victory on my own before: No one running on an independent ticket has ever been elected president of Ghana. This lends credence to the notion that the two-party system is firmly established.

Challenges Faced by Unaffiliated Candidates:

Lack of resources: Unlike candidates backed by well-established political parties, independents typically do not have access to large sums of money. The ability to establish a solid campaign infrastructure, connect with people nationwide, and compete on an equal basis with the established parties can be hindered by this.

Many Ghanaians are deeply committed to one of the two major parties, which makes it tough for independent candidates to win over the public.
System of elections: Big, long-standing parties do well in Ghana’s first-past-the-post system. In this very politicized setting, an independent candidate faces a formidable challenge: how to garner enough votes to be declared the winner.

A rising tide of discontent with long-standing political factions: A new, independent candidate promising change could seize the opportunity presented by public dissatisfaction with the NDC’s and the NPP’s performance.

The increasing sway of social media: Unaffiliated politicians have a potent weapon in the form of social media platforms, which they may use to engage with people directly rather than relying on conventional media.

A new wave of self-determination: It appears that there is a growing desire for alternatives to the two-party system, as seen by Alan Kyerematen’s recent creation of the “Movement for Change” party in preparation for an independent candidature in the 2024 election.
In essence:

The chances of an independent candidate winning in Ghana are still low, but things are looking up due to a combination of factors, including a shifting political landscape and rising discontent with the current regime. A well-thought-out campaign plan, concise messaging, and the capacity to appeal to the general public’s desire for change would all be crucial to an independent candidate’s chances of success.

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Whether the two major parties in Ghana’s politics will maintain their grip on the country or if an independent candidate manages to make history is something only time will tell.