Kennedy Agyapong is former Assin Central MP
Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has advised the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to first resolve the party’s internal issues before rushing to elect a new presidential candidate.
Addressing a gathering of NPP constituency chairmen on Saturday, June 21, 2025, he expressed concern over the party’s failure to conduct a thorough introspection following its defeat in the 2024 general elections.
“We don’t know the causes of our defeat. So, what message are we going to give when we start campaigning again?
“If we don’t solve these problems, you can bring Jesus Christ as your presidential candidate, and we still won’t win. I’m telling you the truth”, he noted.
Kennedy Agyapong criticised what he described as a hasty approach by the party to move ahead with internal elections without understanding the root causes of its electoral loss.
According to him, failing to address the underlying issues will only result in repeated mistakes and deepen divisions within the party.
He cautioned that the belief that a newly elected presidential candidate alone can resolve the party’s problems is misguided.
“If you think electing a flagbearer will automatically fix everything, then you’re joking. It’s a collective effort. The party must agree on what went wrong and collectively commit to solutions,” he stated.
He urged party leaders to prioritise fairness and transparency in the upcoming internal processes, especially at the polling station level, stressing that the foundation of any strong party starts from the grassroots.
“For the sake of the party, be careful with the decisions you take today. It may benefit you now, but tomorrow it will be your turn to suffer,” he said.
The NPP has scheduled its presidential primaries for Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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