Accra: Veteran Ghanaian sound engineer and music producer, Fred Kyei Mensah, popularly known as Fredyma, has dismissed the newly announced political movement by actor Alexander Kofi Adu, known as Agya Koo, stating it is unlikely to succeed in Ghana's political space.
According to Ghana Web, Fredyma made these remarks during an interview on Starr Showbiz with Feeling Daddy on Starr 103.5 FM, where he discussed the emerging Ghana First Party, also referred to as 'The Base.' He argued that Ghana's political landscape is firmly dominated by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), suggesting that new entrants often struggle to gain traction.
Fredyma emphasized that attempts to establish new political platforms frequently fail due to weak foundations and strategic motives that extend beyond the mere aim of winning power. He suggested that some emerging political groups may be more focused on gaining influence or bargaining power rather than genuinely competing for governance.
He further referenced the financial and organizational demands of building a political party, arguing that without strong structures nationwide, such movements are unlikely to last. Fredyma highlighted the consistent dominance of the NDC and NPP since the onset of the Fourth Republic in 1992, suggesting that these parties will continue to dominate for a long time.
The comments come following Agya Koo's announcement of plans to launch the Ghana First Party, aimed at breaking the longstanding dominance of the two major political parties. Despite this, Fredyma maintained that such movements have historically struggled to gain lasting relevance, insisting the current political structure remains deeply entrenched.