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Agya Koo arrives in Accra to register Ghana First Party, challenging NPP and NDC dominance
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Kumawood actor Alexander Kofi Adu, known as Agya Koo, has arrived in Accra to officially register his new political party, the Ghana First Party. Videos circulating on social media show the actor, accompanied by security and an entourage in party-branded attire, campaigning through the capital. Agya Koo announced the Ghana First Party as a direct challenge to the long-standing dominance of the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress. He stated in a media interview that his party aims to be a credible third force in Ghanaian politics, seeking to improve the lives of Ghanaians. This move has surprised many, as the actor was previously a strong supporter of the NPP.
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