The camp of New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Agyapong has said the NPP’s social media handles only streaming Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s nomination filing is a betrayal.
According to a statement issued by Kwasi Kwarteng Esq, spokesperson for the Ken Agyapong campaign on Thursday, August 28, Dr Bawumia is being projected as an establishment choice in the NPP’s upcoming presidential primaries.
Ken Agyapong camp boldly stated that under Dr Bawumia’s watch, the NPP recorded its worst results in history in the 2024 elections.
They noted that this was not an isolated incident but part of a pattern of bias that has characterised internal NPP’s affairs.
Kwasi Kwarteng added that if the favouritism continues, other NPP flagbearer aspirants may be forced to chart their own course.
Parts of Kwasi Kwarteng’s statement read, “The use of the official party’s social media handles to stream only DMB’s nomination filing is a betrayal of the very unity our national leadership claims to preach”.
“Under his watch, we recorded the worst results in our party’s history: a 31% drop in national votes, a 16% decline in northern votes, a 33% fall in southern votes, and virtually no support from the Zongo communities,” he stated.
Kwarteng added, “At such a time, the priority should be rebuilding a stronger, united party to restore hope and confidence. Instead, leadership continues to impose the very candidate under whom we suffered these losses, shamelessly projecting him as the ‘establishment choice’ by giving him undue advantages and platforms.”
“If this continues, leadership should not be surprised when other candidates begin to take their destiny into their own hands. The grassroots will not be forced into silence while the future of the party is mortgaged for one individual. Never!”
Meanwhile, Kennedy Agyapong, a former member of parliament for Assin Central and a NPP presidential candidate hopeful, has told the party delegates that Ghanaians are crying for him.
The former lawmaker successfully filed his nomination to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearership yesterday, August 27, 2025.
Addressing party members after submitting his forms, Kennedy Agyapong urged the NPP delegates to ignore the noise and vote for him.
According to him, a vote for Kennedy Agyapong and a victory in the 2028 general election are assured for the NPP.
Speaking to the party members, Kennedy Agyapong stated, “I’m on my knees, I beg you in the name of God, do not listen to what Ghanaians are saying. Vote for Kennedy Agyapong, and victory will be assured for the NPP in 2028. Wherever you go, Ghanaians are crying for Kennedy Agyapong.
“Don’t allow anyone to intimidate you. Party victory is paramount, so let us unite and select a candidate who can deliver,” he declared.
Also, a spokesperson for Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign team, Kwasi Kwarteng, has shielded him, the NPP flagbearer hopeful, against criticisms of his temperament.
According to him, Kennedy Agyapong’s passion must be harnessed for national development.
Speaking to Joy News, Kwasi Kwarteng stated, “Our candidate, Kennedy Agyapong, is a human being. He has his strengths and he has his shortcomings”.
“Even in his shortcomings, we can capitalise on them to develop this country,” he said.
“People see him as having a temperament, but we see him as someone who is passionate about getting things done.”
“If indeed certain utterances of his have caused problems, we will not shy away from taking responsibility and apologising,” he concluded.
In addition, Dr Stephen Amoah, the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, has confidently stated that the former Assin Central lawmaker, Kennedy Agyapong, is the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) strongest chance of winning the 2028 elections.
He does not have a question about former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s competence.
According to him, Dr Bawumia is a capable leader, but Kennedy Agyapong stands out as the NPP’s stronger contender for 2028.
He detailed that electoral outcomes in Ghana are not just influenced by government performance.
Speaking on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News on August 26, Stephen Amoah stated, “I don’t think I have questioned the competence of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia before. Never. My issue is about the high probability of NPP winning or losing the election in 2028. It is not about competence. In winning an election in Ghana, it doesn’t depend only on performance.
“There are a number of factors that will actually impact; they correlate with different degrees, and most of them do not necessarily mean you have performed well or not. We have geographical voting. I have analysed these things and I think our chance of winning with Kennedy Agyapong will be higher,” he stated.