Tensions within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) boiled over on Thursday, June 25, when clashes broke out among supporters during a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Rival factions confronted each other, with some chanting “Ken Must Go”—a slogan widely interpreted as a reference to former Assin Central MP and presidential aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong.
Many of the aggrieved supporters, identifiable by their red headbands, later confronted Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, attempting to block his vehicle as he tried to leave the venue. The confrontation quickly escalated into a physical altercation between the crowd and individuals seeking to prevent his departure from the Alisa Hotel, where the meeting was held.
Videos circulating on social media captured scenes of supporters chanting and voicing their anger, though no official explanation has yet been provided for the protest. The incident is widely believed to be linked to recent remarks made by Kennedy Agyapong concerning the party’s leadership and performance.
The former presidential aspirant recently criticised the NPP over what he described as its failure to operationalise the Afari Military Hospital. His comments followed reports that members of the Minority Caucus were denied access to the facility during a visit. The NEC meeting was convened as part of the party’s ongoing efforts to assess its internal affairs and discuss preparations ahead of future political activities.
Source: Leticia Osei
