Popular broadcaster Captain Smart has announced his decision to quit his position as host of the Onua TV morning show to pursue an active political career on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Captain Smart made the announcement live on Onua TV this morning, Friday, August 7, 2026, bringing an end to his tenure as one of the most prominent voices on Ghana’s morning television landscape.
His decision is expected to attract significant attention within both the media and political communities, particularly because he is reportedly setting his sights on the NDC parliamentary candidature for the Gomoa East Constituency in the Central Region.
The move marks a major transition for the outspoken broadcaster, who has built a strong public profile through years of political commentary, interviews and discussions on national issues.
Captain Smart has been a prominent figure in Ghana’s broadcast media, earning recognition for his forthright presentation style and outspoken views on governance, politics and matters affecting ordinary citizens.
Through his work on morning radio and television, he has consistently engaged politicians, public officials and other stakeholders on issues of national importance.
His decision to leave broadcasting and enter active politics therefore represents a significant shift from analysing and commenting on political developments to becoming a direct participant in the political process.
By choosing the NDC as his political platform, Captain Smart is expected to bring his considerable public visibility and communication experience into the party’s political activities.
The broadcaster’s reported ambition to contest the Gomoa East parliamentary seat is likely to make the constituency one of the areas to watch ahead of the next electoral contest.
Gomoa East, located in the Central Region, has historically been an important constituency within the region’s political landscape. Captain Smart’s possible entry into the race could introduce a new dimension to the competition, particularly given his established public profile.
His background in broadcasting could prove significant in his political mobilisation efforts, as he already has familiarity with public discourse and a platform that has enabled him to engage audiences across the country.
However, transitioning from media to electoral politics presents an entirely different challenge. Beyond public recognition, a parliamentary aspirant must build strong grassroots structures, engage party members and delegates, understand constituency-level concerns and convince voters of his capacity to represent them in Parliament.
A new political chapter
Captain Smart’s announcement also adds to the growing number of Ghanaian media personalities who have moved into active politics.
His experience as a broadcaster has placed him at the centre of national conversations on governance, accountability, economic conditions and political leadership.
His entry into the NDC could consequently generate considerable debate about the role of media personalities in Ghanaian politics and the extent to which their public influence can be translated into electoral support.
For the NDC, his potential candidacy could provide another high-profile figure capable of attracting public attention and communicating the party’s message, particularly among young people and politically engaged sections of the population.
At the constituency level, however, the immediate test will be whether Captain Smart can convert his national recognition into strong grassroots support within Gomoa East.
Attention shifts to next move
With his resignation announced live on television, attention will now turn to Captain Smart’s formal political entry, his engagement with the NDC and the steps he will take towards pursuing the parliamentary ambition.
His decision is certain to generate discussions within the NDC, among political observers and across social media, as supporters and critics assess the implications of a popular broadcaster entering the parliamentary race.
Captain Smart’s move from the television studio to active politics could therefore become one of the notable political developments to watch as Ghana’s next electoral cycle gradually takes shape.
For now, the message from the broadcaster is clear: after years of speaking about politics from behind the microphone and television cameras, Captain Smart is preparing to step directly into the political arena, with his sights reportedly set on representing the people of Gomoa East in Parliament on the NDC ticket.
