Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has declared his intention to contest the next New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership race, asserting that no one can stand in his way.
His announcement comes shortly after he officially withdrew from the NPP’s ongoing “Thank You” tour, citing security threats to his supporters.
The move follows a violent incident at a party event in Bantama, Kumasi, where a student from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), affiliated with Unity Hall’s Jama group, was stabbed.
The group had been contracted by Agyapong’s team to perform at the event held at the Pentecost Church. The attack has raised concerns about safety and growing internal tensions within the party.
Speaking to the media, Agyapong said the attack on the students pointed to deeper security risks facing his team.
Despite pulling out of the tour, Agyapong reaffirmed his political aspirations.
“But we will also regroup ourselves and at the appropriate time, we will come out with any help that the party can provide, or enhance my chances of winning the candidacy. I am using this opportunity to tell you that I am going to contest,” he declared.
“I will contest, and they should be ready. Nobody can stop me from contesting because we have contributed to the party right from the start.”
