A public endorsement from Hon. Samuel Awuku, Esq., popularly known as Sammi Awuku, appears to have added fresh momentum to conversations about journalist Samuel Kojo Brace’s possible entry into active politics.
The endorsement came during Tuesday’s edition of Ekosii Sen, a popular current affairs programme on Asempa FM hosted by Lawyer Philip Osei Bonsu, popularly known as OB.
The Tuesday edition had Samuel Kojo Brace, also known as Ahanta Pele, discussing his upcoming “A Walk with The Ahanta Pele” scheduled for Saturday, 12 September 2026, in Agona Nkwanta, Ahanta West.
The event will feature a workout routine, including aerobics, as part of activities aimed at promoting physical fitness, community engagement, and a healthy lifestyle.
During the programme, what looked like a regular text message from Hon. Samuel Awuku, Esq., which was read on air, became the centre of attention. In the message, he expressed his admiration for Samuel Kojo Brace and suggested that he could make a fine politician.
Specifically, Hon. Sammi Awuku, Esq., wrote, “OB, tell Kojo Brace he will be a fine politician, should he decide to join politics.”
The comment has attracted attention largely because it came from Hon. Sammi Awuku, a prominent Ghanaian politician whose views continue to command public interest.
It has also generated discussion because of Samuel Kojo Brace’s growing profile through journalism, advocacy, and his close connection with the people of Ahanta West.
Samuel Kojo Brace, popularly known as Ahanta Pele, was born in Agona Nkwanta in the Ahanta West Municipality and received his early education in the municipality.
He had his basic education at Unity Academy in Ewusiejoe before proceeding to Baidoo Bonsoe Senior High Technical School in the municipal capital. He subsequently attended the University of Cape Coast, where he developed a strong interest in journalism.
Over the years, Samuel Kojo Brace has built a strong public profile through journalism and advocacy.
His open identification with the Ahanta people has particularly distinguished him.
As a journalist, he is known for speaking the Ahanta language when he appears on programmes, a practice that has earned him admiration among many natives and strengthened his reputation as someone who identifies closely with their culture, interests, and aspirations.
Beyond his work in the media, he has undertaken advocacy on issues affecting the Ahanta people and has used his public platform to promote their interests and culture over the years.
It is against this background that Hon. Sammi Awuku, Esq.’s comment has attracted interest. His remarks have added a notable voice to discussions about Samuel Kojo Brace’s future in politics.
For many observers, the endorsement is significant because it comes from a prominent Ghanaian politician whose public profile and political experience have earned him considerable recognition and admiration.
Whether Samuel Kojo Brace will eventually make a formal move into politics remains to be seen. For now, his growing public profile, combined with the latest endorsement from Hon. Sammi Awuku, Esq., continues to generate interest in Ahanta West and beyond.
Ghana|Atinkaonline.com|Ebenezer Madugu
