Kofi Wayo 2026

Biography

Charles Eric Kofi Wayo (born around 1955 – 7 November 2026), known as “Chuck”, was a Ghanaian businessman and politician, one of his country’s most outspoken public figures. After years living and working in the United States, he returned to Ghana and entered frontline politics, contesting the Ayawaso East parliamentary seat for the New Patriotic Party in the 2000 general election. He later sought the People’s National Convention presidential candidacy before founding his own party, the United Renaissance Party, in 2006, leading it as founder and presidential candidate. Known for blunt criticism of governments of every stripe, he never won the presidency he pursued for decades. He died in the early hours of 7 November 2026 at Nyaho Clinic in Accra, aged 71.