Kennedy Agyapong, a candidate for the position of flagbearer in the New Patriotic Party, criticized those who questioned his suitability to lead the NPP into the general elections of 2024.
He claimed that being a candidate for president entails more than just having good English.
The outspoken Member of Parliament for Assin Central claimed that because of his contributions to the NPP, he is qualified to serve as party leader.
Kennedy Agyapong urged party delegates to make the right decision when speaking to them in Koforidua.
“My advice goes to all the delegates to try and make the right choice in the election of a presidential candidate for the party. You will bear the brunt if you make wrong choices that will send the party into opposition. Make no mistake during the primaries to elect just any candidate. I will use the little money I have for myself till I die and not spend on party members,” he said.
Kennedy Agyapong, who debunked claims that he is not a candidate for president, highlighted his dedication to and accomplishments for the NPP, saying that a candidate for president should be someone who creates jobs for the country’s teeming youth rather than someone who dresses fancy and speaks fluent English.
“I have really suffered for the party, I have done a lot for the party, I have spent my money on lots of NPP activities. I bought pick-ups for party members for their campaign in 2016. I boldly stood up and spoke against the brutalities that were meted out to Ursula Owusu, Abu Jinapor and others by NDC members in registration centres in the Odododiodoo in 2012. Who can say he has defended NPP through his radio station more than me?”
“After we lost the 2008 elections, everyone kept quiet, but I did some outdoor programmes on Oman FM encouraging NPP members not to give up. Today they are saying I’m not a presidential material, what is presidential material? Is presidential material someone who can speak good English and not care about the welfare of the youth?”, he added.
Kennedy Agyapong is anticipated to face tough competition for the position of party flagbearer for the 2024 general elections from Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumi, former Trade Minister Alan Kyeremanten, Dr. Akoto Osei, and other top NPP figures.
