Ing Kwabena Agyei Agyepong has expressed concerns over the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) decision to form an ad hoc committee tasked with overseeing the conduct of aspiring presidential candidates, their campaign teams and supporters in the lead-up to the party’s primaries, scheduled for January 31, 2026.

The decision to establish the committee was made following a meeting with the aspirants on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

Reacting to the development, Agyepong argued that the party already knows the individuals engaging in misconduct. He said it is counterproductive to group all aspirants together with a “one black

brush,” insisting that the party should be courageous enough to address those misbehaving directly.

“I am concerned about these issues because, truthfully, they always want to tar us all with the same brush,” he said.

“Every person is known by their name and judged by their character. I served as Press Secretary to former President John Agyekum Kufuor, and if I were a reckless politician, I would have been exposed. I was trained to be respectful, both by my father and my political mentors, and I do not engage in the politics of insults.”

While questioning the necessity of the ad hoc committee, Agyepong acknowledged that it had already been established.

“People can attest to my campaign and confirm that I do not engage in the politics of insults,” he added.

According to him, the NPP is at a critical juncture, and Ghana is in urgent need of renewal and rejuvenation. He emphasized the importance of a change in mindset, suggesting that the party must “shed our old skin for a new one, like a snake.”

“I believe we need a drastic departure from our old ways and a commitment to a new path,” he stated. “With all humility and respect to the other candidates, I believe I am the most qualified person, with the training and skills to represent the party and its interests.

"I have remained loyal to the party, having dedicated my youth and my life to it. I understand the grassroots and the party’s ideologies, and I am confident I will secure the victory we need.”