The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has commended former presidential hopeful and Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, for his decision to withdraw from the party’s ongoing “Thank You Tour” led by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Kodua acknowledged that while Agyapong had initially intended to support the tour in unity, recent developments—particularly the stabbing of a KNUST student reportedly affiliated with Agyapong—made it necessary for him to step back.
“In the current atmosphere, Ken’s decision was wise,” Kodua said in an Oyerepa TV monitored by MyNewsGH. “His presence might have unintentionally fueled further tension, so I respect his choice to pull back to allow things to cool down.”
He was quick to add that the MP’s willingness to participate in the tour should not be overlooked. “His initial intention to be part of the tour was a very positive one,” he noted. “The fact that he’s withdrawn doesn’t take away from that. In fact, it shows a sense of responsibility.”
Addressing concerns about unity within the party, Kodua admitted that there’s still a clear divide among some grassroots supporters.
“Right now, we’re seeing more Bawumia supporters rallying behind the Vice President, and Ken’s followers doing the same for him. What we need is a unified front,” he said.
Despite the turbulence, Kodua assured party faithful that the NPP leadership remains focused and committed to its broader mission.
“We are not going to let these incidents distract us from our goal. The party is bigger than any one event or individual.”
Kennedy Agyapong’s withdrawal follows days of public attention on the stabbing incident during a tour stop in Kumasi, which led to a young man being hospitalized at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
Agyapong has since taken full responsibility for the victim’s medical and academic costs.
