Samini denies flyer claiming he plans to contest NPP primaries in Ablekuma West

Ghanaian musician Samini has rejected claims that he plans to seek the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidacy in Ablekuma West, describing a flyer circulating online as false. The flyer carried a photograph and the full name of the dancehall star, Emmanuel Andrew Samini. It claimed he had declared an intention to contest the constituency’s NPP primaries and promoted the slogan “Akye Saaaaaa” alongside a message about building a legacy for Ablekuma West. Samini addressed the speculation in a Facebook post, asking people to disregard the flyer. “Please disregard this!! Not true,” he wrote, according to the report. The musician did not say whether he has any political ambitions beyond denying the claim made in the flyer. His response came as public figures have reportedly been declaring interest in NPP parliamentary primaries ahead of the 2028 elections. The party had opened a period for aspirants to declare their intent from November 1 to 10, 2026, the report said. However, Samini’s post made clear that the flyer should not be treated as evidence that he had announced a bid. The story also mentioned online speculation involving YouTuber Kwadwo Sheldon, whose response had prompted questions about a possible run for the Madina parliamentary seat on the NPP ticket. That separate discussion does not alter Samini’s direct denial of the Ablekuma West claim. For now, the only public statement attributed to Samini on the flyer is his brief instruction to disregard it. He offered no further explanation in the post cited by the report, and the article did not provide confirmation of any decision by him to enter the primaries.