Dr. Kofi Appiah Koranteng, Deputy Registrar at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has pointed an accusing finger at firebrand politician Kennedy Agyapong, holding him partly responsible for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) crushing defeat in the 2024 general elections.
In a candid interview on Neat FM with host Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Wednesday, July 9, Dr. Koranteng did not mince words, arguing that Agyapong’s public antics, divisive rhetoric, and contradictory political conduct did severe damage to the party’s credibility and internal unity.
“He cannot absolve himself of blame. Many of his actions — and inactions — had a damaging effect on the party’s fortunes,” Dr. Koranteng stated.
Outbursts and Contradictions Undermined Party Unity
Dr. Koranteng said the former Assin Central MP’s constant public tirades and mixed messaging sowed confusion within the NPP and weakened its public image in the lead-up to the elections.
He also criticised Agyapong for failing to retain his own parliamentary seat—an unprecedented failure for a politician of his stature. “Every serious leader exiting Parliament ensures their party retains the seat. Kennedy Agyapong is the only MP whose seat flipped to the opposition, now the ruling party. That should tell Ghanaians something,” he said pointedly.
Flagbearer Aspirations vs Party Damage
Addressing the broader topic, “The Loss of the NPP in the 2024 Elections, the Prospects of the Party in 2028, and Restoring the UP Tradition,” Dr. Koranteng challenged the flagbearer hopeful’s influence in his native Central Region, which saw a significant loss of NPP parliamentary seats despite his claims of dominance.
“This is someone who claims to have bankrolled the party, but on the other hand, complains of being neglected, while also telling supporters he was awarded lucrative contracts. These contradictions created confusion and eroded trust within the party,” Dr. Koranteng argued.
A Call for Accountability
Dr. Koranteng urged Ghanaians and party faithful to reflect critically on the impact of Agyapong’s behaviour—not just on the NPP’s electoral performance but on its internal cohesion and public appeal. He warned that unless such conduct is addressed, the party risks further alienating its base ahead of the next election cycle.
