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Kennedy Agyapong

Also known as: Mr. Agyapong · the former Assin Central MP · Hon. Kennedy Agyapong · Mr Agyapong · former Assin Central MP

Former Assin Central MP and 2026 NPP presidential primary contestant, currently at center of party unity debates.

2026-05-082026-06-20

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Kennedy Agyapong, I offered myself to our delegates in the January primary, and like him, I did not emerge the winner.

    A call to unite behind our party and our flagbearer
  3. Joy Online

    A spokesperson for former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, Kwasi Kwarteng, has defended recent comments made about the state of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), insisting they were meant to promote introspection and reconciliation rather than division within the party.

    Kennedy Agyapong’s comments were meant to spark reflection, not destroy NPP – Kwasi Kwarteng
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    Acheampong expressed concern over recent comments made by former Assin Central MP and former NPP flagbearer aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, including his threat to take action against the party and some individuals.

    Bryan Acheampong calls for unity, urges Kennedy Agyapong to support Dr. Bawumia
  5. Joy Online

    The Abetifi MP noted that Dr Bawumia’s mandate extends beyond those who supported him in the primary, arguing that he now represents all party members, including supporters of Kennedy Agyapong and other former contenders.

    Bryan Acheampong calls on NPP members to rally behind Bawumia
  6. Joy Online

    Abetifi MP Dr Bryan Acheampong has rejected suggestions that former Vice President of Ghana and NPP flagbearer for 2028, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, was responsible for attacks directed at Kennedy Agyapong during the party’s recent internal contest.

    No evidence suggests Bawumia endorsed attacks on Kennedy Agyapong – Bryan Acheampong
  7. Joy Online

    Former Minister for Food and Agriculture and Abetifi MP, Dr Bryan Acheampong, has appealed to former New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong to channel his influence towards unifying the party rather than deepening internal divisions.

    Prioritise NPP unity ahead of 2028 election – Bryan Acheampong urges Kennedy Agyapong
  8. Joy Online

    Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Agyapong has said his party “didn’t do anything” to complete the 500-bed Afari Military Hospital during the party’s 8 years in office between 2017 and 2024.

    FACT CHECK: Kennedy Agyapong’s claim that NPP government didn’t do anything in 8 years to complete Afari hospital false
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    Former NPP flagbearer aspirant, Kennedy Agyapong, has criticised both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the delayed completion of the Afari Military Hospital and other stalled health infrastructure projects.

    Kennedy Agyapong criticises NPP and NDC over delays in completing Afari military hospital
  10. Daily Guide

    The mammoth church service was graced by politicians such as Alan Kyerematen, Kennedy Agyapong, Dr.

    Mahama Salutes Churches
  11. May 2026
  12. Daily Guide

    The former Vice President dismissed suggestions of divisions within the party based on support for various presidential aspirants, insisting that the NPP must move forward as one united political family. “I don’t see a Kennedy Agyapong faction.

    ’I Won’t Push For MPs Removal’

Yesterday

  1. NPP figure urges party unity after 2024 election loss

    A New Patriotic Party member who ran in the January primary appeals to fellow party members, particularly Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, to prioritise party rebuilding and reunion over personal grievances following the party's 2024 election defeat.

    7 hours ago · Joy Online

  2. Kennedy Agyapong's remarks meant for NPP reflection, not division

    A spokesperson for former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong has defended his recent comments about the NPP, saying they were intended as constructive criticism to promote introspection and reconciliation rather than divide the party. He urged the NPP to use the ongoing debate as an opportunity to strengthen internal unity ahead of the 2028 elections.

    14 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Bryan Acheampong urges NPP unity behind Bawumia

    Former NPP flagbearer aspirant Dr. Bryan Acheampong has called on party members to unite behind Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the NPP's 2028 presidential candidate, and appealed specifically to Kennedy Agyapong to help promote party unity rather than deepen divisions.

    15 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Bryan Acheampong urges NPP unity behind Bawumia flagbearer

    Former presidential aspirant Dr Bryan Acheampong has called on all factions within the New Patriotic Party to unite behind former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who was elected the party's flagbearer for the 2028 general election. Acheampong stressed that personal disagreements must not derail preparations for the next election and that party unity is essential for the NPP's chances of regaining power.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online

  5. No evidence Bawumia endorsed Kennedy Agyapong attacks

    Abetifi MP Dr Bryan Acheampong has rejected suggestions that NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia was responsible for attacks on Kennedy Agyapong during the party's recent internal contest, saying some individual supporters made disrespectful comments but there is no evidence linking Bawumia to those actions.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online

  6. Acheampong urges Agyapong to prioritize NPP unity

    Former Minister Bryan Acheampong has appealed to Kennedy Agyapong to channel his influence toward unifying the NPP rather than deepening internal divisions, saying the party's primary responsibility after its 2024 defeat is to rebuild and position itself for 2028.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Fact-checker disputes Agyapong's claim NPP did nothing on Afari hospital

    Kennedy Agyapong claimed the NPP government "didn't do anything" during its eight years in office to complete the 500-bed Afari Military Hospital. Joy Online's fact-check found this claim false, citing project records that contradict Agyapong's assertion.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Kennedy Agyapong criticises both NPP and NDC over hospital delays

    Former NPP flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Agyapong has criticised both the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress for failing to complete the Afari Military Hospital, a project initiated under former President John Agyekum Kufuor. He called on Ghanaians to demand accountability from all political parties and prioritise national development over partisan politics.

    16 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Mahama credits churches for national development and social cohesion

    President John Mahama has praised faith-based organisations and churches for their significant contributions to national development, social cohesion, and shaping citizens' lives. He pledged that his administration would continue to partner with churches to advance the country's developmental agenda.

    9 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 21 May

  1. NPP flagbearer vows not to remove MPs over primary support

    Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP's presidential flagbearer, has assured Members of Parliament that he will not support efforts to remove MPs who did not back his bid during the party's presidential primaries. He called for party unity and dismissed suggestions of divisions within the NPP, stating the party must move forward as one united family.

    21 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Bawumia calls for NPP unity, denies faction divisions

    NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for party unity, insisting there are no factions within the NPP despite internal political discussions following the party's 2024 election defeat. He assured party members that he will not support the removal of MPs based on perceived political alignments or lack of support during internal contests.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Bawumia urges NPP unity, rejects internal MP removal efforts

    NPP Flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called on party members and Minority MPs to avoid internal divisions and attempts to remove legislators based on factional loyalties, assuring the caucus he will not support removing MPs who did not back him in internal contests. He stressed the party must remain united as it repositions itself as a credible government-in-waiting after the 2024 electoral defeat.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ejisu MP alleges victimization over Kennedy Agyapong backing

    Kwabena Boateng, MP for Ejisu, claims his support for Kennedy Agyapong in the NPP presidential primary has led to disaffection against him within the party, with certain individuals working to unseat him and manipulate the upcoming polling station elections. He alleges that party officials are ignoring constitution guidelines by using the Electoral Commission's voter register, which includes non-NPP members, and wrongly adopting a secret ballot for the elections.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ejisu NPP denies plot to unseat Kwabena Boateng MP

    The NPP chairman in Ejisu Constituency has denied that party executives are working to frustrate the Member of Parliament's second-term bid, saying disagreements over polling station executive election procedures do not constitute an agenda against him.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Bawumia appoints former rivals as policy committee co-chairs

    NPP Flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has appointed all four of his former presidential primary opponents as Co-Chairpersons of newly established party policy committees, in a move described by observers as strengthening internal cohesion and repositioning the party as a research-driven opposition force ahead of the 2028 elections.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

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