Kennedy Agyepong’s actions contributed to NPP’s 2024 defeat –Appiah Koranteng

Dr. Kofi Appiah Koranteng, a Deputy Registrar at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in the Ashanti Region, has held outspoken politician and flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, partly responsible for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) heavy defeat in the 2024 general elections.
Speaking in an interview with Adakabre Frimpong Manso on Neat FM on Wednesday, July 9, Dr. Koranteng stated that the former Assin Central MP's public outbursts, divisive rhetoric, and contradictory posture significantly contributed to the party’s electoral decline.
According to Dr. Koranteng, Agyapong’s controversial comments and political conduct during the run-up to the elections weakened party cohesion and public confidence.
“He cannot absolve himself of blame. Many of his actions — and inactions—had a damaging effect on the party’s fortunes,” he noted.
He further criticised Agyapong for losing his own parliamentary seat, a rare occurrence among high-profile party leaders. “Every serious leader exiting Parliament ensures their party retains the seat.
Kennedy Agyapong is the only MP whose seat flipped to the opposition, now the ruling party.
That should tell Ghanaians something,” he added.
Discussing the topic “The Loss of the NPP in the 2024 Elections, the Prospects of the Party in 2028, and Restoring the UP Tradition”, Dr. Koranteng pointed out that despite Agyapong’s boasts about his wealth and influence in the Central Region, the NPP lost a significant number of seats there.
“This is someone who claims to have bankrolled the party, but on the other hand, complains of being neglected, while also telling supporters he was awarded lucrative contracts. These contradictions created confusion and eroded trust within the party,” Dr. Koranteng said.
He urged Ghanaians to critically examine Agyapong’s role and its broader impact on the NPP’s internal dynamics and national appeal.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
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