Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong has urged the Party to mend fences with its estranged and expelled key figures, including former National Chairman Paul Afoko, ex-Minister Alan Kyerematen, and former Minister Dr. Otiko Afisa Djaba, as part of efforts to strengthen the party ahead of the 2028 elections.
In a post shared on X on Sunday, April 27, 2025, Agyapong emphasized that unity is crucial for the party’s future success, drawing inspiration from the teachings in the Gospels of Mark and Matthew. He stated that without reconciliation, the NPP will face serious challenges in reclaiming power.
“At the NPP National Thank You Tour in Takoradi, I passionately called for Political Amnesty for all expelled and estranged party members, including Paul Afoko, Alan Kyerematen, Otiko Afisa Djaba, and many others,” he stated.
He stated that a divided party cannot stand and that true love for the NPP means forgiving, uniting, and moving forward together.
A house divided against itself cannot stand. If we truly love NPP, we must forgive, unite and move forward together,” Agyapong wrote.
Reiterating his stance, Agyapong passionately emphasized at the NPP National Thank You Tour in Takoradi that these individuals must be welcomed back to strengthen the party’s chances of winning.
Reflecting on past challenges, Agyapong recalled the NPP’s time in opposition after the 2008 elections, when the party faced internal divisions. He credited the party’s return to power to its decision to forgive and unite.
“Unity is the only way to rebuild stronger and win again,” he added, accompanied by a video of his remarks from the NPP’s Thank You Tour in Takoradi.
In support of Agyapong’s plea, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, former Communications Director for the Bawumia Campaign Team, reaffirmed the NPP’s commitment to welcoming back anyone who aligns with the party’s values.
Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on April 26, 2025Aboagye clarified that the NPP maintains an open-door policy for all who believe in its principles.
He addressed misconceptions about the status of some individuals, such as Paul Afoko and Alan Kyerematen, clarifying that Afoko was not suspended but had a dispute related to his position, and Kyerematen had left the party to form a new political group.
Aboagye concluded that the NPP is ready to work with anyone who shares its ideals, reinforcing the party’s commitment to inclusivity and unity as it prepares for the upcoming elections.
