NPP member petitions party leadership over conduct of Kennedy Agyapong

A member of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has petitioned the party’s leadership to initiate disciplinary proceedings against outspoken politician Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, citing what he describes as a persistent pattern of conduct detrimental to party cohesion and its preparations for the 2028 general elections.

The petition, dated June 18, 2026, was submitted to the party’s General Secretary by Charles Opoku, the Deputy National TESCON Coordinator from the New Juaben South Constituency.

In the petition, Mr. Opoku accused Mr. Agyapong of repeatedly making public statements against fellow party members and taking positions contrary to official decisions of the party, actions he said have damaged the image of the NPP.

According to the petitioner, such conduct contravenes Article 3 of the NPP Constitution, which obliges members to remain loyal to the party and uphold its reputation.

One of the issues highlighted in the petition relates to Mr. Agyapong’s recent criticism of the NPP Minority Caucus over the controversy surrounding the stalled Afari Military Hospital project. Mr. Opoku alleged that the former Assin Central legislator relied on “outright lies and false fabrications” in his comments, thereby undermining efforts by the Minority to pressure government to complete and operationalize the health facility.

The petition also questioned the activities of “The Base,” a political support group that emerged following the NPP’s presidential primaries. Mr. Opoku argued that the group’s operations outside established party structures have generated unease among grassroots members and could weaken the authority of recognized party organs.

Another major concern raised in the petition concerns remarks attributed to Mr. Agyapong in a recent media interview, in which he allegedly threatened to reveal confidential party information.

The petitioner claimed Mr. Agyapong had indicated that he would “attack the NPP party in June/July 2027” and would “never campaign for the NPP ahead of the 2028 elections,” statements he said have caused anxiety among party supporters nationwide.

Mr. Opoku further argued that if Mr. Agyapong possesses evidence of wrongdoing, corruption, or misconduct within the party, such information should be presented to the appropriate party structures or relevant state institutions rather than being used as a recurring public threat.

Copies of media reports and interviews were reportedly attached to the petition to support the claims made.

The petitioner urged the National Executive Committee and other relevant organs of the party to review the materials and take the necessary steps in the interest of party unity and electoral success.

The petition comes at a time when the NPP is undertaking internal reorganization efforts following its defeat in the 2024 general elections as it seeks to rebuild and position itself for a return to power in 2028.