A presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has launched a fundraising short code – *797# to solicit funds from the public to support his presidential bid.
The short code for the fundraising was launched in Accra yesterday by Mr Sammy Crabbe, a one-time Second Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
According to him, the portal is open to receiving various amounts of cash from the public, as means to demystify political campaign fundraising in Ghana.
Mr Crabbe said often times, political campaign funding is clouded in secrecy, but the presidential hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, is determined to change the narrative.
According to him, a database on all donors would be available on a site, for the perusal of the general public.
He added that although the presidential hopeful could approach big donors to raise funds for his campaign, he wants to avoid strings attached to such financial facilities, and also that they are easily available.
The crux of the presidential hopeful campaign is to be transparent and accountable to the people, he said.
According to him, the portal is meant to convince the support base of Mr Agyapong to participate indirectly in his campaign, adding “it is not only about the money, it is about moving the crowd behind him.”
He also noted that the platform stands for crowd fundraising, innovation and Mr. Agyapong’s readiness to address the country’s challenges as a solution driven leader.
Mr. Crabbe reminded the supporters of two major hurdles – December 4 NPP presidential candidate race and 2024 presidential elections, and that Mr Agyapong needed them on his journey to Jubilee House.
“Kennedy wants to do things differently in Ghana as a businessman. Have faith in Kennedy’s campaign …I want to encourage every one of you to donate something,” he said.
Mr Agyapong is the sitting Member of Parliament for Assin Central in the Central region. He came second in the NPP August 26 Super Delegates’ Conference vote.
FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
- Chairman George Oti Bonsu
- Hon. Sammy Crabbe
- Naana Pelé
- Mrs. Gifty Boateng
- Rev. Alex Acheampong
- Lawyer Raphael Agyapong
- Hajia Rukkah
- Appiah Mensah
- Abrefi Obeng Brefo
- Dr. Reichmann
- Nana Kwadwo Fosu
- Nana Bugyei
- Hajia Ken
- Dr. Chris Nkrumah
- Daniel Hammond Owusu
- Kofi Adum Bawuah
- Lomo Attoh Rahel
- Jones Asiedu
- Opare George
- Dr. Nana Yaw Kissi
- Sam Williams – Director of Finance, Team Ken
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