Popular Kumawood actor and political activist, Sylvester Agyapong, widely known as Sly, has officially filed his nomination forms to contest the Ashanti Regional Deputy Organiser position of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The party’s regional secretariat in Kumasi was charged with excitement as a host of celebrated movie personalities and creatives rallied behind their colleague to submit his documents.
Among the high-profile actors present to demonstrate their support were Michael Afranie, Taylor, Zack GH, Nana Siaw, and several other entertainment practitioners.
Speaking to the media after successfully submitting his nomination, Sly stated that his candidacy is grounded in proven service, practical grassroots mobilization, and an unmatched ability to draw floating and undecided voters into the party’s fold.
Pointing to his stellar performance as a former Constituency Communications Officer during the crucial 2024 general elections, the actor-turned-politician asserted that his hands-on experience and mass appeal place him in prime position to assist the party in expanding its electoral footprint across the Ashanti Region.
“My years of dedication at the base of the party and our proven contributions during the 2024 campaign speak for themselves. The Ashanti Region remains the ultimate political battleground. With me as Deputy Regional Organiser, the NDC is not only going to retain national power, but we will drastically break historical barriers, win additional parliamentary seats, and substantially grow our presidential vote tallies.” Sly stated.
Outlining his broader vision for the regional organizational machinery, Sylvester Agyapong pledged to, revolutionize creative & youth mobilization, strengthen branch evel coordination.
In addition, he is also going to foster regional teamwork and reconciliation by serving as a unifier who bridges divides between various camps, ensuring the regional executive committee operates as a formidable, cohesive team.
Sly also issued a passionate appeal to fellow aspirants to run clean, issue-based campaigns anchored on mutual respect and simplicity.
“This is an internal contest among brothers and sisters under the same umbrella. We must conduct our campaigns devoid of insults, character assassination, and bitterness. Our common adversary is our political opponent, and our ultimate priority must be the strength and unity of the NDC,” he stressed.
Lending their voices to his bid, colleagues in the creative industry described Sly as a selfless, empathetic leader whose track record of prioritizing the welfare of others makes him the ideal choice for party mobilization.
Actor Taylor highlighted Sly’s deep concern for human welfare, noting that Sly is an exceptional personality who fights tirelessly for everyone’s welfare, whether on a movie set or in public life. “The NDC party which has now become very attractive in the Ashanti region, needs someone who genuinely understands the struggles of the ordinary foot soldier, and Sly embodies that compassion,” he said.
Corroborating this sentiment, veteran actor Michael Afranie emphasized that Sly’s public influence and crowd-pulling capability would demystify the NDC and draw thousands of new sympathizers to the party.
Actor Nana Siaw added that the party needs dynamic, popular, and approachable figures in executive positions to inspire confidence among the electorate.
Source: Nana Peprah
