The Member of Parliament for Assin Central Constituency, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has firmly refuted rumors suggesting his intention to contest as an independent candidate in the upcoming December 7 elections.
During his 64th birthday celebration on Sunday, June 16, Agyapong addressed friends, loved ones, and key members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), emphasizing his loyalty to the party and dismissing any plans to run independently.
“What I want all the party faithfuls to know is that I have not resigned from the party. I am not going independent. I’m still an NPP member,” the legislator said.
While acknowledging past conflicts during the primaries, Agyapong called for unity and urged his supporters to rally behind Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumiafor the upcoming elections.
“Whatever happened during the primaries is behind me. If you know me
very well, I am not selfish, and people have come to me several times
saying ‘Go independent, go independent’. I think that is not a wise
thing to do. Therefore, I have refused to do that,” he said.
Agyapong’s appeal for unity aims to ease tensions within the NPP, particularly amidst perceptions of rivalry with Dr. Bawumia. Despite alleged instances of intimidation from the Vice President’s supporters, he advocated reconciliation for the party’s greater good.
“Once I’m a party member, no matter what happened during the primaries, I think we are all one people and it will be best for all of us to come together,” Agyapong said.
He also called for mutual respect between his supporters and those of the Vice President, emphasizing the need for reconciliation and cooperation.
“I’m also appealing to the Vice President’s supporters. I know they are intimidating my supporters. If they want us to come together and unite for a united front, then they should also reciprocate the same favors I am rendering on behalf of my supporters,” he concluded.
