Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has emphasized the importance of unity within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), stating that there are no distinct factions of “Ken Agyapong supporters” or “Bawumia supporters,” but rather, they are all part of the NPP.
Mr Agyapong’s comments come following his recent visit to Kumasi to support Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign in the Ashanti Region.
Speaking at his 64th birthday celebration, Mr Agyapong urged both his supporters and those of Dr. Bawumia to prioritize the interests of the NPP above all else.
He emphasized the need for cohesion within the party as they prepare for the upcoming elections, emphasizing that they are all members of the same political family.
“It didn’t go well with some of you. Let me apologise for not informing you before I went there,” he said.
He added, “what I want the party people to know is that I have not resigned from the party. I am not going independent. I am still an NPP member. As I am a party member, no matter what happened during the primaries, I think we are all party people and it will be best for us to come together, so I am pleading with my supporters. Let’s use my birthday to reconcile.
He continued, “I am also appealing to the Vice President’s supporters, I know they are intimidating my supporters. If they want us to come together and unite, then they should also reciprocate the same favours I am rendering, on behalf of my supporters. So I am pleading with both sides. There is no Kennedy Agyapong supporters, there is no Vice President supporters, we have NPP supporters.”
“I am not selfish. People have come to me to go independent, but that is not the wise thing to do and therefore I have refused to do that,” he further stated.
Meanwhile, well-known musician and media personality, Blakk Rasta openly criticized Kennedy Agyapong for endorsing Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the NPP flagbearer.
Rasta pointed out that Agyapong had previously vowed not to support Bawumia due to unresolved issues, making his current endorsement confusing.
Blakk Rasta feels that Agyapong’s decision to publicly support Bawumia ahead of the 2024 elections could damage his political career, considering the party’s internal dynamics.
Speaking on the UrbanBlend show on 3FM, Rasta condemned the advisers who pushed Agyapong to endorse Bawumia, calling it an ill-advised decision with potentially negative repercussions.