The Ken Agyapong 2024 team has released an official statement to dismiss claims and rumors suggesting that their candidate, Kennedy Agyapong, intends to withdraw from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer race.
Dated September 7, 2023, the statement unequivocally states that there are no plans for such a withdrawal, and Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, remains steadfast in his aspiration to lead the party.
The statement goes on to clarify that these rumors have surfaced in the wake of the withdrawal of one of the leading contenders in the race, former Minister of Trade and Industry Alan Kyerematen.
“Our attention has been drawn to a rumor making the rounds particularly on social media that Honourable Ken Ohene Agyapong will soon be announcing his withdrawal from the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP’s) Presidential primaries scheduled for November 4 this year. The rumor comes in the wake of the withdrawal of Honorable John Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen from the race on Monday.
“We wish to state unequivocally that Honourable Ken Ohene Agyapong is committed to staying in the race, and at no point has he contemplated withdrawing from the contest,” the statement said.
Additionally, in the Ken Agyapong 2024 statement, they urged all supporters of the Member of Parliament to remain dedicated to the campaign efforts and actively contribute to securing victory.
Making reference to Kennedy Agyapong’s use of the term ‘showdown’ during the party’s Super Delegates Conference on Saturday, August 26, 2023, the statement encouraged its supporters to stand firm and not waver in their commitment.
“We wish to assure all our teeming supporters that the Ken Ohene Agyapong campaign team is putting in place all the necessary strategies to ensure a ‘Showdown’ come November 4,” it added.
Ultimately, the statement urged all to disregard rumours.
“We therefore call on the general public especially our teeming supporters and cherished delegates of the NPP to disregard the rumor and treat with utmost contempt any news or message that purports the withdrawal of Ken from the race,” it said.