Former Assin Central Member of Parliament and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, has expressed confidence that the party’s ongoing presidential primary will be conducted fairly.
Speaking to journalists at a polling centre in Assin Central, Central Region, Mr. Agyapong said he does not anticipate a repeat of the incidents that marred the party’s 2023 presidential primary.
“I don’t think there will be a repetition of what happened in 2023. We hope it doesn’t happen. We have all done our job well to prevent rigging and everything, so I expect a fair contest,” he said.
Mr. Agyapong also pledged to unite the party if he emerges victorious, stressing the importance of cohesion ahead of the 2028 general elections.
“If I’m the winner, I will be able to bring the party together,” he stated.
He added that, regardless of the outcome, the party must remain united, noting that internal contests can be tough but should not create lasting divisions.
“This shouldn’t be a problem at all. We’re all going to come together as one party and work. Sometimes contests get tough, and words may be used that are not palatable, but that doesn’t mean anyone should leave the party,” he said.
Mr. Agyapong also appealed to delegates to vote in his favour, urging them to “vote number one.”
The NPP presidential primaries are currently underway nationwide. Mr. Agyapong is contesting the party’s flagbearer position against former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Minister for Food and Agriculture Dr. Bryan Acheampong, former Minister of Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyei Agyepong.
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