Presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has alleged that his past treason charge stemmed from incidents involving fellow party members Ursula Owusu-Ekuful and Samuel Abu Jinapor, insisting he was only defending the NPP at the time.
Speaking on Spear FM, Agyapong recounted that the two NPP figures were assaulted at Kantamanto, yet no party member was bold enough to address the matter publicly. According to him, he stepped forward to condemn the attacks and cautioned the NDC.
“I told them that if Kantamanto is their stronghold and they use that to beat NPP MPs, then Ashanti Region, which is our stronghold, could also be used to retaliate,” he said. “The media twisted my words, and I was slapped with a treason charge for defending the party.”
Agyapong questioned why his opponents within the NPP’s flagbearer race ignore this chapter of his political history when discussing his character. He argued that his sacrifices and financial commitments to the party since 1992 are unmatched.
“The money I have spent on this party from 1992 till now is huge. None of the other aspirants have invested in the NPP like I have,” he stressed.
According to him, the internal contest should not be reduced to personality attacks but should focus on selecting a leader who can secure victory for the NPP in the 2028 general election.
“The question is simple: do we want just a flagbearer or a leader who can win? If the NPP wants victory in 2028, then I am the one the grassroots want,” he declared confidently.
Agyapong’s comments add fresh intensity to the ongoing flagbearer race, sparking conversations about loyalty, leadership, and the internal dynamics of the NPP as it prepares for its future battles.
