A group calling itself Ghana Needs PHD, has called on Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong to go Independent in the 2024 election.
Mr Kennedy Agyapong was among those who contested for the NPP flagbearership.
Although his first attempt, he managed to secure the second position after the elections were held.
At the end of the election, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia won the NPP presidential primaries with a total of 118,210 votes out of 193,346 representing 61.47 percent of the total valid votes cast.
During the Super Delegates Conference of the Party held on August 26, 2023, Ken Agyapong threatened to give what he described as ‘showdown’ to President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for allegedly chasing out his polling agent in the flag bearer elections of the party.
Prior to the November 4 primary, the leadership of the party made the four aspirants, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Kennedy Agyapong, Akoto Afriyie and Francis Addai Nimo sign an undertaking that they will not resign from the party after the elections.
After his loss, Kennedy Agyapong called on the members of the NPP to come together and defeat the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 general elections.
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Speaking on Atinka TV’s morning show, Ghana Nie with Bernard Lav, Deputy Organizer of the Group, Ohenewaaba Kaakyire Kwabena Asante, said Kennedy Agyapong is the new Leader that can save the country from the difficulties it is facing.
“Our hope is that Kennedy Agyapong will come and save Ghana from the difficulties it is facing. If he can come and deliver the country from the difficulty it is facing then he has to leave the NPP and stand as an Independent candidate because Ghanaians are ready to vote for him,” she said.
She explained that the PHD in the name of the group stands for ‘Patriotic, Honesty and Discipline’ which describes the hallmark of Kennedy Agyapong.
“The reason we are urging him to resign from the NPP and run as an independent candidate is because Kennedy Agyapong stands out from other political parties and their leaders due to his genuine concern for his people. He is aware that when he consumes food, his community must also have access to food. He exhibits selflessness rather than selfishness. Contrary to popular belief, he does not engage in excessive conversation; instead, he prioritizes contemplation for the well-being of others. He possesses a deep desire for assisting and supporting individuals,” he said.
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