Kennedy Agyapong

Kennedy Agyapong is the richest Ghanaian politician, with an estimated net worth of $100 million (estimated).

Kennedy Ohene Agyapong is one of Ghana's most recognisable and most controversial public figures. Born on 16 June 1960 in Accra, he has represented the Assin Central constituency in Ghana's Parliament since 1997, making him one of the longest-serving members of the New Patriotic Party in the country's Fourth Republic. Before entering politics, he built a business empire spanning trading, construction and real estate across Ghana and the United States, giving him a financial independence that has shaped his approach to public life throughout his career.

Media empire

His media holdings form a central pillar of his public profile. He owns Net2 TV and Oman FM, two of Ghana's most-watched and most-listened broadcast outlets. That combination of parliamentary standing, independent wealth and owned media gives him a platform in Ghanaian public life that very few politicians can match. He has used it consistently, sometimes in ways that have drawn official criticism and legal scrutiny, and sometimes in ways that have made him the most direct voice on issues that other public figures approach with more caution.

Assin Central

He has represented Assin Central in Ghana's Central Region since 1997, winning consecutive elections through periods when the NPP has been in government and in opposition. He has made significant personal investments in the constituency, including schools and community infrastructure, and retains a strong personal following in the region. His supporters credit him with a kind of direct constituency service that parliamentary representatives in Ghana are often criticised for not providing.

Presidential primary

In 2023 he contested the NPP's presidential primary, finishing second to Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. The campaign was the most visible expression of a presidential ambition that had been discussed in Ghanaian political circles for years, and the vote he received confirmed that his support within the party extends well beyond his core constituency. Whether the presidential chapter is fully closed remains an open question in Ghanaian politics.

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