Former Assin Central Member of Parliament and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has issued a strong warning to members of his party, declaring that he will not be intimidated or silenced by criticism from within the NPP.
His comments come in the wake of growing backlash from some party supporters following his recent criticism of the NPP government’s handling of major infrastructure projects, particularly the Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region.
Agyapong had earlier questioned why the hospital, which was initiated to improve healthcare services for both military personnel and civilians, was not fully completed and operational after eight years of NPP administration. He described the situation as a missed opportunity to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system despite the substantial resources invested in the project.
Speaking on Net 2 TV, the outspoken politician rejected claims that his criticisms were driven by bitterness over events surrounding the party’s 2024 presidential primaries. According to him, his concerns are rooted in patriotism and a desire to see public resources used effectively for national development.
“The NPP says I am bitter. I will not say anything to them. They think it is about what they did during the campaign. They can’t shut me down,” Agyapong stated.
He further challenged party leaders to account for the progress of the government’s flagship healthcare initiative, Agenda 111.
“If Ghanaians want to know, they should ask them about Agenda 111, whether they were able to complete one. They sold the contracts to other people and took 10 per cent,” he alleged.
The former lawmaker warned that persistent attacks from within the party could compel him to disclose more information about activities that took place during the NPP’s tenure in government.
“NPP should be careful with me, saying I am bitter. If they provoke me, I will spill the beans all over the place,” he cautioned.
Agyapong also alleged that corruption and questionable contracting practices are not exclusive to one political party. He claimed to have witnessed similar incidents involving individuals linked to the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“In the NDC too, I was there when somebody brought a contract to my wife worth 55 million dollars. She was asked to pay an advance of 7 per cent before they would give it to her,” he alleged.
The businessman and former MP maintained that corruption remains deeply embedded in Ghana’s political system and accused politicians across the divide of deceiving the public.
He stressed that he would continue speaking out on issues of governance, accountability, and corruption regardless of criticism from party loyalists, insisting that Ghana’s development must take precedence over partisan interests.
The latest remarks are expected to deepen tensions within the NPP as the party prepares for internal reorganisation and positions itself ahead of future political contests. Agyapong remains one of the party’s most influential and outspoken figures, with his comments likely to generate significant debate among party faithful and the wider public.
