Meet the media personalities who have declared parliamentary ambitions ahead of 2028

Meet the media personalities who have declared parliamentary ambitions ahead of 2028 Captain Smart, Afrifa, Kojo Brace and others eye parliamentary seats ahead of the 2028 elections From the studios of radio and television stations to the political campaign trail, some familiar faces in Ghana’s media industry are preparing to take on a new challenge ahead of the 2028 general elections. So far, five media personalities have publicly declared their intention to contest parliamentary seats, hoping to represent various constituencies on the tickets of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Some are seeking to use their experience in public communication and political commentary to enter Parliament, while others say their decision is driven by a desire to serve and contribute to the development of their communities. Here is a look at the media personalities who have declared their intention to contest the upcoming parliamentary primaries: Popular Ghanaian broadcaster Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart has officially declared his intention to contest the 2028 parliamentary elections in the Gomoa West Constituency. The former Onua TV presenter is seeking to contest on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He intends to participate in the party’s parliamentary primaries, where he hopes to secure the nomination to challenge the incumbent MP, Richard Gyan-Mensah, in the 2028 elections. Broadcaster and political commentator Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah has also declared his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries in the Afigya Sekyere East Constituency. 99% of human trafficking cases in Ghana are cartel-based – Adam Bonaa In a Facebook post announcing his decision, the former Angel FM presenter said his ambition was driven by a desire to serve the people, restore their honour and contribute to the development of the constituency. Describing himself as a son of the area, Afrifa-Mensah said he was committed to building a constituency that works for everyone. Media personality Samuel Kojo Brace, popularly known as Ahanta Pele, has also declared his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries in the Ahanta West Constituency ahead of the 2028 general elections. The former JoyNews presenter announced his decision in a Facebook post, revealing that he had signed and submitted his declaration of intent. The move formally signals his ambition to become the NPP’s parliamentary candidate for the Ahanta West Constituency in the next general elections. Ohene Amankwah-Gyan, lawyer and media personality associated with Kessben Media, has also declared his intention to contest the Berekum East parliamentary primary on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He made his intention known during a courtesy call on Odeefour Kofi Asante II, the Paramount Chief of the Berekum Traditional Area, at his palace in Berekum in the Bono Region. His declaration places him among the media personalities seeking to enter Parliament through the NPP ahead of the 2028 general elections. Former COCOBOD Director of Public Affairs, Stephen Fiifi Boafo, has also declared his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency. Boafo, a familiar face in the party’s communications machinery, is seeking to lead the NPP in the constituency in the next parliamentary election. The former Oman FM presenter is hoping to secure the party’s nomination and represent Tarkwa-Nsuaem in Parliament after the 2028 general elections. Former COCOBOD Director of Public Affairs Fiifi Boafo has declared his intention to contest the NPP parliamentary primaries in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Constituency. Reports indicate that former MP George Mireku Duker also reportedly eyeing a comeback after losing the seat to the NDC’s Show more Inside Ghana's Human Trafficking Network: How the Operations Work This article has 12 comment(s), give your comment \\ PHOTOS: Black Stars players arrive at camp \\ No new borrowing for New Economy Programme - Ato Forson \\ Sexual Encounters, BBL, Others: Empress Gifty, Afia Schwar trade damning allegations \\ DR Congo sentences 66 soldiers to death for being 'cowards' \\ 37 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall: Has the world really overcome its divisions? Source: GhanaWeb (https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/politics/Meet-the-media-personalities-who-have-declared-parliamentary-ambitions-ahead-of-2028-2060572)