Former parliamentarian Kennedy Agyapong has launched a scathing critique against his own New Patriotic Party (NPP), alleging systematic neglect of its grassroots supporters.
Speaking to Kwesi Pratt Jnr. on Pan African TV, Agyapong accused party leadership of abandoning loyal campaign workers after electoral victories.
He stated that many dedicated members were denied job opportunities and government appointments, facing further humiliation when seeking assistance. Agyapong emphasized the sacrifices made by these supporters, declaring that appreciating their efforts was “the least” leadership could do.
Agyapong provided a specific example to illustrate the consequences of this neglect, recounting a conversation with a former minister who lost his parliamentary seat. He claimed the minister told him that young constituents refused to vote, citing being charged fees when seeking jobs.
“They replied, ‘We’re not voting because when we needed jobs, they were charging us.’ And truly, truly he lost the election,” Agyapong disclosed. This anecdote served as a direct link between the alleged treatment of the base and electoral repercussions for NPP figures.
The outspoken businessman and politician’s remarks have generated significant online discussion among party supporters, with many expressing similar frustrations about access and fairness. Agyapong’s critique has reignited debates about internal loyalty and resource distribution within the opposition NPP.
The party, led by former President Nana Akufo-Addo and former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, lost the 2024 election to the National Democratic Congress, resulting in John Mahama’s return to the presidency alongside Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang.
