If Kennedy Agyapong leaves NPP will not collapse — Kwadwo Poku

Energy analyst and former New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, Kwadwo Poku, has maintained that the party's fortunes do not hinge on any single individual, insisting that the NPP will continue to thrive even if former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong decides to part ways with the party.

His comments come against the backdrop of escalating tensions within the NPP, where some members have called for disciplinary measures against Mr. Agyapong over remarks they believe could damage the party's unity and electoral prospects.

The former lawmaker recently pushed back against accusations that he was acting out of bitterness, warning party members against dismissing his concerns and suggesting that continued provocation could prompt him to disclose sensitive information.

“NPP should be careful with me, saying I am bitter. If they provoke me, I will spill the beans all over the place,” he cautioned.

Speaking on Eyewitness News on Monday, June 22, Mr. Poku acknowledged Kennedy Agyapong's stature and influence within the NPP but argued that no political figure should be considered bigger than the institution that helped shape their prominence.

To underscore his argument, he cited what he described as a social experiment conducted in New York involving a celebrated symphony musician.

“There is a social experiment in New York. There is a man who plays symphony there. Anytime he plays, you cannot get a ticket because the wealthy in New York buy his tickets. The same man was put at the subway and was asked to play, but nobody gave him money while he played there,” Mr. Poku said.

He explained that the experiment illustrates how an individual's value and recognition are often influenced by the institutions and platforms with which they are associated.

“This means that your importance is with the company you keep. No single person is bigger than NPP or NDC. Nobody gives these two political parties that credit enough,” he stated.

Despite his position, Mr. Poku stressed that he would prefer Kennedy Agyapong to remain within the party and pledged his support for any effort aimed at restoring harmony and unity.

“I will sit with Ken Agyapong and beg him anytime and any day to stay with the NPP, but if we cannot reconcile and he leaves the NPP, his departure will not collapse the NPP,” he added.

His remarks come at a time when the NPP is grappling with internal divisions and working to reinforce party cohesion ahead of future electoral contests, as public disagreements among key figures continue to draw widespread attention.