The materialisation of ‘friends today, enemies tomorrow’ within the NPP camp

Kwame Baffoe [Right] (Abronye) and Kennedy Agyapong [Left]

Proverbs or wise sayings have always proven themselves right. The time-tested proverb, “friends today, enemies tomorrow,” is, as of this writing, manifesting vividly within the camp of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Not long ago, Hon. Kennedy Agyapong and Kwame Baffoe, also known as Abronye, the NPP Chairman in the Bono Region, were clearly the best of friends. Whether they were just close party colleagues or genuine friends, one thing was evident, they got along very well, often engaging in lively conversations and seemingly sharing a common purpose when it came to promoting NPP policies to the Ghanaian public.

More often than not, Abronye would appear on Oman FM, Kennedy Agyapong’s radio station in Madina, Accra, to discuss political matters. If they weren’t that friendly, such frequent appearances would have been unlikely.

As far as I know, they maintained a strong rapport, regardless of Kennedy’s immense wealth and Abronye’s comparatively modest means.

Today, however, their friendship has collapsed, and both men are now publicly attacking each other—unveiling secrets previously hidden from the public eye.

One wonders: Why should political allies of such stature—once close confidantes, united by party loyalty—now be airing their dirty laundry in public, for all Ghanaians to see?

This is a textbook example of the truth behind the proverb, “friends today, enemies tomorrow.”

I hereby call for a ceasefire between Kennedy and Abronye. They must stop revealing further secrets about one another, reconcile their differences if possible, and move forward, for the good of the NPP and the country, although the wounds and stains from this fallout may remain like scars that never fully heal.

They may struggle to recover from the emotional and reputational damage inflicted, all in pursuit of political power, influence, and public service. Nevertheless, I strongly urge them to halt the public attacks, even if reconciliation is off the table.

I doubt they will ever return to being the close friends they once were. As the saying goes, “once bitten, twice shy.”

This proud and audacious son of Kumawu/Asiampa advises friends and supporters of both Kennedy and Abronye to stop fueling the feud. Let them refrain from further insults or giving the matter additional oxygen on social media. Instead, let them bury the hatchet—for peace, dignity, and the unity of their political family.