Turmoil in NPP as Ken Agyepong supporters blast executives over alleged dismissal plot

The internal cohesion of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is once again under strain following reports that the National Executives are considering the dismissal of former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyepong.

The alleged move—said to have triggered anger among his loyalists, particularly in the Ashanti Region—is being described as a deliberate attempt to create confusion and weaken the party ahead of the next general elections.

The tension stems from Mr. Agyepong’s recent public criticisms of the Akufo‑Addo administration, especially his outspoken commentary on the stalled Afari Military Hospital project in the Ashanti Region.

While some party members argue that the outspoken politician should have used internal channels rather than washing the party’s “dirty linen” in public, his supporters insist his interventions are necessary to promote transparency and accountability.

In reaction to his comments, the NPP’s National Executives reportedly convened a high‑level meeting at the Alisa Hotel in Accra on June 25, 2028. According to sources, the agenda was to explore legal and constitutional options for removing Mr. Agyepong from the party, with the belief that his exit could restore internal harmony.

However, the leadership is said to be treading cautiously, seeking legal advice to avoid a potential wrongful dismissal lawsuit.

“Don’t Repeat the Alan Kyerematen Mistake”

At the grassroots level, the mood is one of defiance.

Supporters of the former MP have warned the party’s leadership not to repeat what they describe as the political miscalculation that preceded the exit of former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen.

Speaking on behalf of a pro‑Agyepong group in Kumasi, Mr. Solomon Abi Solo issued a stern caution to the national executives.

“The leadership must understand that Kennedy Agyepong’s criticisms are not meant to offend but to ensure the truth and transparency needed to win the next elections,” he said.

He added that forcing Mr. Agyepong out—just as many believe happened with Alan Kyerematen—would accelerate the party’s decline.

A Call for Internal Redress

Mr. Abi Solo acknowledged that the former MP may have bypassed formal grievance procedures, but insisted that such an oversight does not justify expulsion.

He argued that reconciliation, not punishment, should guide the party’s response.

“Kennedy Agyepong is not just a contender; he is a crowd‑puller whose contributions to this party are immeasurable,” he stressed. “If there is a disagreement, the peace pipe must be the alternative.”

He warned that dismissing Mr. Agyepong would be a strategic blunder that could push his massive support base to work against the party—virtually guaranteeing defeat in the upcoming elections.

The Road Ahead

As Ghanaians await an official statement from the Alisa Hotel meeting, the NPP stands at a critical crossroads.

The unfolding rift underscores a deeper struggle between enforcing internal discipline and managing high‑profile figures with strong grassroots appeal.

For now, the message from the Ashanti Region is unmistakable: the NPP’s path to electoral success lies in unity, dialogue, and internal cohesion—not in sidelining its most influential, albeit controversial, voices.

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