Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Kwadwo Poku has downplayed concerns that the party could suffer a major setback if former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong decides to leave.
His remarks come at a time of heightened tensions within the opposition party, with some members calling for disciplinary measures against Mr. Agyapong over comments they believe could damage the NPP’s electoral fortunes.
Kennedy Agyapong threatens NPP
Agyapong recently pushed back against criticism from within the party, warning that efforts to dismiss his concerns or portray him as disgruntled could have consequences.
“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.
The maverick politician declared that he will not be intimidated or silenced by criticism from within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) amid renewed tensions over his public comments on governance and accountability.
His remarks come in the wake of backlash from some party members following his criticism of the NPP for failing to complete and operationalise the Afari Military Hospital during its eight years in government.
Agyapong expressed disappointment over the prolonged delay in making the 500-bed Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region fully operational, describing the situation as a missed opportunity to strengthen healthcare delivery in Ghana.
Speaking on Net 2 TV, Agyapong dismissed suggestions that his comments were motivated by bitterness, insisting that his concerns were driven by national development rather than partisan interests.
“The NPP says I am bitter. I will not say anything to them. They think it is about what they did during the campaign. They can’t shut me down. If Ghanaians want to know, they should ask them about Agenda 111 if they were able to complete one. They sold the contracts to other people and take 10 per cent,” he alleged.
Agyapong further warned that attempts to dismiss or challenge his claims could compel him to disclose additional information.
Kwadwo Poku reacts
Speaking on Accra-based Citi FM on Monday, June 22, 2026, the Energy analyst acknowledged Agyapong’s significance within the party but maintained that no individual is indispensable to the NPP.
To underscore his point, he cited a well-known social experiment involving a celebrated symphony musician in New York.
“There is a social experiment in New York. There is a man who plays the 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,” Poku said.
He explained that the experiment highlights how influence and recognition are often tied to the institutions and platforms individuals are associated with.
“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, Poku stressed that he would prefer to see Agyapong remain in the party and would support efforts aimed at healing divisions and fostering 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.
