An unexpected verbal altercation ensued between Members of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong and Daniel Sly Tetteh on February 13, 2024.
According to reports, the catalyst for the confrontation was the use of the nickname ‘Presidoo’ by Sly Tetteh to refer to Kennedy Agyapong.
The incident, which occurred during an attempted exchange of pleasantries between the two parliamentarians, took a heated turn when Mr Tetteh reportedly addressed Agyapong as ‘Presidoo.’
This seemingly innocuous nickname, derived from ‘President,’ was intended as a playful jab, reportedly coined by some MPs to tease Mr Agyapong, particularly in light of his defeat in the NPP presidential primaries.
However, Agyapong’s reaction to being referred to as ‘Presidoo’ was far from jovial, as witnesses described him becoming visibly agitated by Tetteh’s use of the nickname. The situation reportedly escalated when Agyapong demanded an amount of money owed to him by Tetteh, adding another layer of tension to the encounter.
Fortunately, the Deputy Minority Leader intervened swiftly, defusing the confrontation by promptly removing Tetteh from the scene. This intervention prevented the situation from escalating further and helped restore a sense of calm.
Later, both parties reconciled in a meeting with the Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.