Veteran Ghanaian actor Agya Koo has stepped into the political arena with the unveiling of a new movement dubbed the Ghana First Party, which he says is aimed at reshaping the country’s political direction.
Rather than positioning it as a typical party launch, he framed the initiative as a broad coalition designed to challenge the long-standing grip of the two dominant political forces, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In comments shared during an interview with the media, Agya Koo noted that preparations are underway across all 16 regions, with supporters mobilising to help establish what he described as a nationwide effort to build a credible third political alternative.
He further explained that the movement is being shaped around everyday concerns, with a focus on improving conditions for ordinary citizens, especially market traders, while also pushing for stronger attention to tourism and national development.
“We all know that the two biggest political parties in the country, the NPP and the NDC, always dominate the political space. As a result, if not NPP then NDC will win power. That is why we have thought about it to bring a third force to compete with them. We are bringing a party that thinks about the traders, a party that can bring tourism and all developments,” he stated.
Agya Koo, who is widely known for his impact on Ghana’s film industry, has previously aligned with the NPP and also openly supported Kennedy Agyapong during the party’s presidential primaries.
Ghanaian actor Agya Koo has spearheaded a movement to establish a new political party called the Ghana First Party.
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