In a bold political move, Joojo Rocky Obeng, the former Western North Regional Minister of Ghana, has announced his support for Kennedy Agyapong, one of the New Patriotic Party presidentail aspirant of the New Patriotic Party in the 2024 NPP Presidential primaries and former Member of Parliament for Assin Central.

 The endorsement, which came with a facility to be used as part of the places for Kennedy’s campaign, was revealed during a video on social media on June 16, 2025.

Obeng, who was a Western North Regional Minister in the second term of the Nana Addo Administration and a former deputy chief executive of the National Youth Authority, cited Agyapong’s relentless love for the party and his commitment to economic empowerment as key reasons for his endorsement. 

“Happy birthday, Hon Kennedy Ohene Agyapong. You have been a philanthropist for many years, you never miss the chance to do good to party people and Ghanaians of all persuasions. I therefore, sincerely wish to return some acts of generosity by first, donating a property of mine at East Legon for you to use to support our party’s efforts to organise and re-energise the base,” he indicated

The former regional minister, who has a strong track record of community engagement, business and professional connections across the country, also promised to back Kennedy with his strength and resources as he seeks to reorganise the party. 

“I will support you spiritually with prayers, financially with my widow’s mite and bring you real political commitment for you to succeed”, he added. 

In his video statement, Obeng emphasised Agyapong’s business acumen, pointing to his success as an entrepreneur who has created thousands of jobs through his ventures.

“Your longstanding acts of generosity and strong commitment to our party base and your clear understanding of the issues that confront business people who remain a key foundation block of our tradition positions you as the best man to bring love, loyalty and commitment back to our party base for victory in any national elections”.

The announcement has sparked mixed reactions. Supporters of Agyapong took to social media platforms, with posts trending under #TeamKennedy, celebrating the alliance as a boost for Kennedy’s campaign.

“Joojo’s endorsement shows that key influencers who control major blocs in the party believe that Kennedy is the one who can deliver victory for the party,” one user posted. 

As the NPP’s internal elections approach, Obeng’s endorsement could tip the scales in Agyapong’s favour, particularly within urban and youth-dominated constituencies, as well as among professional groups within the party.

Political observers are now watching closely to see if other influential figures will join the growing number of prominent party stalwarts who are declaring their support for Ken.