Kennedy Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central and a hopeful flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed disappointment over the governing party’s failure to fulfil its campaign promises since taking office in 2017.
He cited the inability to combat corruption effectively as a key unmet commitment.
Agyapong admitted that the blame for this lack of progress should be shared between the NPP government and the judiciary.
He pointed out that numerous corruption cases have been delayed within the judicial system, hindering the government’s efforts to address the issue.
In an interview with Umaru Sanda on Citi TV on August 15, 2023, Agyapong emphasized the importance of objectivity and fairness in assigning responsibility for slow progress.
The lawmaker from Assin Central suggested that the sluggish handling of corruption cases by the judiciary has impeded the government’s ability to tackle the problem effectively.
He argued that the government has attempted to address corruption cases by sending them to court, but the delays and inefficiencies within the judiciary have prolonged the process.
Agyapong highlighted the need for a collaborative approach to address corruption, stressing that Ghanaians should be educated and engaged as partners in the fight against corruption.
He stated that public awareness and involvement are crucial to rectifying the issue for the betterment of the country’s development.
Agyapong is set to compete for the NPP’s flagbearer position alongside nine other contenders, including notable figures like former trade minister Alan Kyerematen and Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
The NPP will narrow down the list of candidates from ten to five through a preliminary vote scheduled for August 26. The main contest to select the party’s new leader, who will succeed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is slated for November 2023.