The disagreement escalated following comments made by Dr Oti Bonsu during a radio interview on May 1, 2026, where he rejected comparisons between himself and the actor, insisting that Agya Koo does not match his level of political influence.
He maintained that he founded the Base Movement, linking its origins to his role as a fundraising chairman for Kennedy Agyapong.
According to him, he possesses documentation proving the group’s establishment and challenged Agya Koo to provide similar evidence, including registration records and timelines.
Dr Oti Bonsu further argued that building a sustainable political movement requires clear structure and ideological direction rather than personal popularity.
He criticised what he described as an unstructured approach associated with the actor, stating that drawing crowds without a defined political message is ineffective in the long term. He also suggested that the matter could ultimately be resolved through legal processes.
In response, Agya Koo strongly rejected the claims, questioning Dr Oti Bonsu’s influence and credibility.
During a studio appearance, the actor proposed a public test of popularity, suggesting both men visit marketplaces to gauge who commands greater support from ordinary citizens.
He argued that political movements cannot realistically be formed in isolation, casting doubt on claims that the Base Movement was established without broad public engagement.
The actor pointed to reactions from his public appearances as evidence of his widespread appeal, reinforcing his position that he has significant grassroots backing.
Despite the ongoing exchanges, Agya Koo acknowledged that the dispute is now before the courts and indicated he would refrain from further public commentary while legal proceedings take their course.
The controversy has drawn attention to internal disagreements surrounding emerging political movements in Ghana, highlighting tensions between personality-driven influence and organisational structure in shaping new political platforms.