Some New Patriotic Party (NPP) Electoral Area Coordinators in the Greater Accra Region have petitioned the party to sanction former flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Agyapong over “concerning conduct” against the NPP.
Ken Agyapong made headlines last week after criticising the NPP for failing to complete the Afari Hospital in Kumasi during the party’s eight years in government. He later granted a radio interview where he threatened to expose the party and some of its members.
His comments have drawn backlash from fellow party members, and a group coordinators are the latest to call for action.
In the petition, the group said Ken Agyapong’s utterances, especially allegations of wrongdoing against the party, damage its image if not proven.
They thus, urged the former flagbearer aspirant to provide evidence to expose any alleged perpetrators.
“Over the past several months, we have observed with increasing concern, a pattern of public commentary by Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong directed at party leaders, party institutions and critical party positions,” the group stated.
“We are particularly concerned by reports of a recent media interview in which Hon. Kennedy Agyapong allegedly threatened to disclose confidential information and documents relating to the affairs of the Party. We attach copies of relevant reports and recordings available to us in support of this petition,” the petition noted.
The petitioners added: “If any member of the party is in possession of credible evidence of wrongdoing, misconduct, corruption, abuse of office or breaches of party rules, such information should be submitted to the appropriate party organs and lawful authorities for investigation and action.”
They called on the NPP National Executive Committee to direct Agyapong to submit any evidence in his possession so alleged wrongdoing can be properly investigated.
“Such a process would strengthen public confidence in the party’s commitment to accountability and transparency,” the group said.
Call for party unity and discipline
While urging the leadership to invite Agyapong to substantiate his claims, the coordinators also asked the party to “take appropriate measures to preserve party unity, discipline and cohesion.”
These measures, they noted, should include determining “whether Kennedy Agyapong’s conduct is consistent with the principles, traditions and constitutional provisions of the party.”
The petitioners also urged the party to “strengthen guidance on public communications by senior party members” and “reassure party members across the country that the party remains united and focused on the objective of returning to government in 2028.”