Actor Agya Koo has unveiled plans to launch a new political movement, the Ghana First Party, aimed at disrupting the long-standing dominance of the country’s two major parties.
The veteran Kumawood star said the initiative seeks to break the grip of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), positioning the new party as a viable third force in Ghana’s political landscape.
Speaking in a media interview, Agya Koo disclosed that groundwork is already underway across the country, with all sixteen regions expected to play a role in establishing the party’s structures.
“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 the NPP, then the NDC will win power. That is why we have thought about it to bring a third force to compete with them,” he said.
Outlining the party’s focus, the actor emphasised that the Ghana First Party will prioritise the needs of everyday Ghanaians, particularly traders, while also promoting tourism and broader national development.
“We are bringing a party that thinks about the traders, a party that can bring tourism and all developments,” he added.
In previous election cycles, he openly supported the New Patriotic Party, using his platform to campaign for its policies and leadership.
His political involvement has drawn mixed reactions over the years, earning him praise from party loyalists while also attracting criticism from those who question the role of celebrities in partisan politics.
