Former Assin Central Member of Parliament and hopeful candidate for the 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer position, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has urged the party’s leadership to confront internal challenges directly in order to establish a stronger, more unified front ahead of the 2028 general elections. Speaking during a strategic meeting with the NPP Constituency Chairmen Caucus in Kumasi on Saturday, Mr. Agyapong emphasised that the party’s survival and future electoral success hinge on its ability to honestly assess and resolve the deep-seated issues currently affecting its cohesion.
“I spoke to my fellow party leaders about the urgent need to address our internal challenges and unite for a more focused party as we approach the next general election,” Agyapong stated. He expressed hope that the party would tackle this crucial moment with clarity, courage, and a strong commitment to doing what’s best for the NPP.
He pointed out that the party has received internal assessments and findings regarding its current state, yet many members still pretend to understand the underlying causes of growing discontent. “We’ve received the results, yes. But for those who claim to know the reasons behind the divisions, I challenge you: we don’t truly know, and that’s the bitter truth,” he remarked.
Mr. Agyapong was clear in his disapproval of what he described as a hasty and ill-informed push to elect a flagbearer without proper introspection. “This is not just about electing a presidential candidate. It’s about the soul of our party. If you think electing one person will solve all our problems, then I’m sorry, we are joking,” he stated.
He dismissed the trend of hyping candidates on social media platforms, saying, “You can’t just take hype, sprinkle Jesus’ name on it like seasoning, and expect results. This is not food for the brain. You don’t feed the country with noise and branding. You feed it with solutions.” Mr Agyapong lamented what he sees as growing intolerance and division within the party. He likened the internal culture to a landlord throwing tenants out simply because of how they look. “Some of you just look at someone and say, ‘I don’t like your face, you’re out.’ That’s the kind of politics we are practicing now. We are creating monsters within our own system,” he noted.
He admitted that many of the issues confronting the party are self-inflicted and called for honest reflection rather than finger-pointing. “Let’s stop pretending the system is broken. We built it. We broke it. Now, we must fix it — together.” Mr. Agyapong said “This is a collective effort. It’s not about me. Today it’s my turn to be attacked, tomorrow it will be you. So, let’s protect the party and stop protecting egos.”
He also appealed to party elders and decision-makers to put the interest of the party above personal gain and political ambition. “Power is not the goal; progress is. If you do the right thing, you won’t need to waste money buying popularity. The people will follow you naturally”
He also hinted once more that his decision to contest for the presidency stems from his desire to restore truth, fairness, and discipline in the party. “One of the reasons I am contesting is because I’m tired of the lies, the divisions, and the hypocrisy. If you don’t like that, too bad. I’ll still speak the truth,” he added.
By: Publishing Desk