NPP Refers Petitions Against Kennedy Agyapong to Disciplinary Committee

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has referred petitions filed against former presidential aspirant and former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, to its National Disciplinary Committee over recent public remarks deemed detrimental to party unity.

The decision was taken at a joint meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council on Thursday, June 25. The disciplinary committee has been given two weeks to investigate the petitions and submit its recommendations.

The move comes as the NPP seeks to rebuild and reposition itself following its defeat in the 2024 general election.

Speaking in an interview the party’s National Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, confirmed that all petitions against Mr. Agyapong had been forwarded to the committee for consideration.

“The decision was that all of these petitions must be referred to the National Disciplinary Committee,” he said.

“Let’s manage for the next two weeks, and when we receive the report and a decision is made, it will be communicated appropriately,” he added.

The petitions stem from a series of public comments by Mr. Agyapong in which he criticised some decisions taken by the NPP during its time in government.

Among the issues that generated controversy were his remarks about the Akufo-Addo administration’s failure to operationalise the Afari Military Hospital in the Ashanti Region despite significant investment in the project.

Mr. Agyapong also attracted attention after warning that he could “spill the beans” on alleged wrongdoing within the party if attempts were made to silence him.

His comments have divided opinion within the NPP. While some members argue that the remarks undermine efforts to restore unity and public confidence, others maintain that they represent constructive criticism aimed at strengthening the party.

Party insiders say the leadership is concerned that continued public disagreements could derail ongoing efforts to reorganise the party, reconnect with grassroots supporters and prepare for future elections.

The National Disciplinary Committee will now determine whether Mr. Agyapong’s comments breached the party’s constitution and code of conduct.

A prominent figure within the NPP, Mr. Agyapong finished second to Mahamudu Bawumia in the party’s 2023 presidential primaries and continues to enjoy considerable support among sections of the party’s grassroots.

The committee’s findings, expected within the next two weeks, could have significant implications for both Mr. Agyapong’s political future and the NPP’s efforts to enforce party discipline while accommodating internal dissent.