Nana Adwoa Akuoko-Sarpong, popularly known as AJ Sarpong, a media personality and daughter of the late Omanhene of the Agogo Traditional Area, Nana Kwame Akuoku Sarpong, has been linked to the Asante Akyem North parliamentary seat on the ticket of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The TV3 and 3FM presenter was spotted over the weekend at the NDC’s constituency elections, held as part of the party’s nationwide reorganisation exercise, fueling speculation about her possible entry into active politics.
Dressed in black as she continues to mourn her late father, whose royal funeral is scheduled for late November, AJ reportedly visited the venue to interact with delegates, constituency executives and party members.
A video circulating on social media showed the Perfect Match Xtra host exchanging greetings and shaking hands with party members and supporters who had gathered to participate in or observe the exercise, which reportedly ended peacefully.
Speaking to the media at the event, AJ said she was present to assess the process and expressed satisfaction with the peaceful conduct of the elections.
She, however, did not indicate whether she intended to contest the parliamentary seat in a future election, leaving her political ambitions unclear.
Although her recent appearance has attracted attention, AJ has previously been associated with NDC activities, particularly during the period the party was in opposition.
She was reportedly seen at some party events, either serving as a master of ceremonies or participating in the programmes.
The New Republic has also observed social media posts in which she appeared to criticise economic challenges during the tenure of the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.
Skills training initiative fuels speculation
Speculation about AJ’s possible parliamentary ambitions has also been fueled by a recent activity undertaken by her foundation.
Days before she was spotted at the constituency elections, the foundation reportedly empowered 50 women in Agogo through soap-making training under its skills development initiative.
The programme, aimed at equipping participants with practical skills, has prompted questions about whether the media personality could be preparing to enter the political arena.
However, neither her participation in the NDC constituency elections nor the foundation’s training initiative, on their own, confirms an intention to contest the seat.
Asante Akyem South seat in focus
The Asante Akyem North parliamentary seat is currently associated with independent MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong, who won the constituency in the last general election after defeating the NPP’s candidate, Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi.
Appiah-Kubi had represented the constituency for three terms, making the outcome a significant development in the area’s parliamentary politics.
Frimpong’s subsequent legal troubles have brought renewed attention to the constituency.
According to reports, he was arrested on May 10 after arriving at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands over allegations linked to romance fraud. He is reportedly facing extradition proceedings to the United States.
Reports further indicate that a Dutch court rejected his bail application in September. The latest status of the proceedings and any subsequent developments remain unclear.
His absence has also raised questions about the parliamentary seat’s status. However, any formal declaration of a vacancy would depend on the applicable constitutional and parliamentary procedures.
Should the seat become vacant and a by-election be scheduled, AJ’s possible participation could become a subject of further political discussion. For now, there has been no public confirmation from her that she intends to contest.
AJ’s late father and political legacy
AJ is the daughter of the late Nana Kwame Akuoku Sarpong, a traditional ruler, lawyer and politician who died on March 26, 2026.
He served as the Omanhene of the Agogo Traditional Area and held government positions during the era of the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) under former President Jerry John Rawlings.
He served as a secretary in the PNDC military government before becoming a Minister of State under the first civilian NDC administration led by Rawlings.
His traditional and political background has added another dimension to the speculation surrounding his daughter’s possible political future.
While AJ continues her work in broadcasting and through her foundation’s skills development programmes, attention is likely to remain on whether she will eventually make a formal announcement about her political ambitions in Asante Akyem North.
By Gifty Boateng