Kennedy Agyapong, one of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer aspirants, has responded calmly to comments from former Works and Housing Minister Samuel Atta Akyea, who had urged delegates to choose a leader capable of representing Ghana respectfully on the international stage.
Speaking in a media interview shared on TikTok, Agyapong described the criticism as neither new nor surprising. He recalled that Atta Akyea had previously spoken disparagingly about former President Akufo-Addo in his presence, yet later accepted a ministerial appointment under him. Drawing from this experience, Agyapong said he sees no need to retaliate against current remarks targeting him personally.
The former Assin Central lawmaker insisted that the criticisms are intended to distract his campaign and provoke a reaction that could be exploited against him. He emphasized that he remains fully committed to his goals and vision for Ghana’s development.
Agyapong stressed that his focus is on advancing his campaign rather than engaging in personal disputes. He expressed confidence that if given the chance to lead, his approach to national development would be swift and impactful, implying that detractors cannot derail his mission with insults or attempts to create discord.
Background context shows that Atta Akyea had advised NPP delegates to elect a candidate who would uphold Ghana’s image at international forums, warning that a leader with intemperate language could embarrass the country. In his remarks, he contrasted this with Dr. Bawumia, who he claimed has consistently displayed measured communication.
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