YEN Entertainment Awards 2025 is live – vote now for your favourite stars!Veteran sound engineer and producer Fred Kyei Mensah has cast doubt on the viability of a new political movement being championed by actor Alexander Kofi Adu, saying it is unlikely to succeed in Ghana’s entrenched two-party system.Speaking on Starr Showbiz on Starr 103.5 FM, Fredyma argued that Ghana’s political landscape remains firmly dominated by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), making it difficult for new entrants like the proposed Ghana First Party, also known as “The Base,” to gain traction.Read alsoAgya Koo’s ‘The Base’ causes stir as new ultra-modern headquarters Is UnveiledFredyma questioned the foundation of emerging political groups, suggesting that some are created not necessarily to win power but to gain relevance or bargaining strength during election periods.PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!He also highlighted the financial and structural demands of building a viable political party, noting that nationwide offices and organisation take years to establish, an advantage long held by the NPP and NDC since the start of Ghana’s Fourth Republic in 1992.Fredyma’s comments come after Agya Koo announced plans to launch the Ghana First Party to challenge the dominance of the two major parties. However, the producer maintains that Ghana’s political system remains deeply rooted, leaving little room for new movements to thrive.Meanwhile, Agya Koo has addressed rumours that Kennedy Agyapong is affiliated with his new political party, The Base - Ghana First.Read alsoTension rises as Agya Koo’s ‘The Base’ reportedly faces court battle over name and identity disputeThis came after the movie star reportedly stormed Accra to officially register his party, as well as Kantamanto to campaign for the movement.YEN.com.gh also reported that netizens have linked the emergence of The Base Movement to a prophecy made by Prophet Telvin Sowah, which predicted the rise of a new political group ahead of the 2028 elections.According to some netizens, the description closely matches the formation and leadership structure of The Base Movement.While some interpret the situation as a possible fulfilment of prophecy, others argue that the coincidence is being overstated and should not be taken as political or spiritual confirmation.JOIN IN: Suspicious Content In Your Feed? Bust It With Our Free and Brief Fact-Checking Course. Get a Certificate!Source: YEN.com.gh Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah (HOD Entertainment) Jeffrey is the Head of the Entertainment Desk and a graduate of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) with over 15 years of experience in journalism. He started as a reporter with Ghana News Agency (GNA). He joined Primnewsghana.com in 2016 as an editor. He moved to YEN.com.gh in 2017 as an editor and has risen to his current position. You can contact him via e-mail: [email protected]
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Fredyma Dismisses Agya Koo's The Base Party: "It Won't Go Anywhere"
YEN NewsTue, 21 Apr 2026 · 1d ago1 views
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Veteran sound engineer Fredyma dismissed actor Agya Koo's new political movement, "The Base Party" (Ghana First Party), stating it "won't go anywhere." Fredyma argued Ghana's political landscape is dominated by the NPP and NDC, making it difficult for new parties to gain traction. He cited the significant financial and structural demands required to establish a viable nationwide political presence.
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