NPP Primaries: Ken Agyapong Breaks Silence After Crushing Defeat to Dr. Bawumia
Assin Central MP and outspoken New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has finally broken his silence following his overwhelming defeat to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the party’s presidential primaries.
In a measured but emotional statement released hours after the results were declared, Ken Agyapong congratulated Dr. Bawumia on his decisive victory, describing the outcome as “the clear will of the delegates.” Dr. Bawumia secured an emphatic majority of votes, leaving little doubt about the party’s preferred choice heading into the 2028 general election.
“I may have lost the contest, but I have not lost my love for the NPP,” Agyapong said. “This party made me who I am politically, and I will not be the reason it fractures.”
From Firebrand Campaign to Sobering Reality
Ken Agyapong’s campaign was one of the most controversial and energetic in the primaries. Running on an anti-corruption, anti-establishment message, he positioned himself as the blunt truth-teller willing to take on both the opposition NDC and entrenched interests within his own party.
His rallies were well attended, his message resonated with sections of the grassroots, and his combative style kept him in the headlines. However, when it came to delegate support, Dr. Bawumia’s broad coalition, strong establishment backing, and message of continuity and digital transformation proved overwhelming.
Political analysts say the results exposed the limits of Agyapong’s confrontational approach within a party that prioritized unity and electoral strategy.
A Call for Unity—With Conditions
In his post-primary remarks, Agyapong urged his supporters to rally behind the Vice President but stopped short of offering unconditional support.
“Unity does not mean silence,” he cautioned. “It means speaking the truth while working together to break the eight.”
He emphasized that the NPP must address internal grievances, reconnect with disillusioned grassroots members, and present a credible economic message to Ghanaians battered by years of hardship.
What Next for Ken Agyapong?
Despite the loss, Agyapong made it clear he is not exiting the political stage. He hinted at remaining active in Parliament and within party structures, promising to “hold leadership accountable” and continue championing anti-corruption causes.
Some party insiders believe his influence among the base ensures he will remain a key figure ahead of the 2028 elections—either as a power broker or a potential kingmaker.
For now, the spotlight shifts firmly to Dr. Bawumia as the NPP’s flagbearer. But as Ken Agyapong’s reaction shows, the aftershocks of the primaries are far from over. In Ghanaian politics, defeat rarely means disappearance—it often marks the beginning of the next battle.