Agyepong will fall on his own sword - Sir John

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BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 9 years ago

Let me remind all the NPP members the argument Nana Akufo-Addo made at the party’s Congress in Sunyani in 1998 in his opposition to giving candidate John Agyekum Kufuor the second chance after losing to Rawlings in 1996. He ...
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Let me remind all the NPP members the argument Nana Akufo-Addo made at the party’s Congress in Sunyani in 1998 in his opposition to giving candidate John Agyekum Kufuor the second chance after losing to Rawlings in 1996. Here was Nana Akufo: “I call on members of the party [NPP] to embrace change in leadership of the party. Such changes are far from harming the fortunes of the party. Change improves the chances of political parties as a new face eventually means new ideas, new methods and new strategies…any candidate elected as the NPP's flag-bearer has already secured 30% of the total valid votes. Failure to garner the remaining 20% plus 1 means the candidate has failed, and therefore must be changed” (ref: Ghana Daily Graphic, October 8, 1998). If John Kufuor back then did not deserve to be nominated for the second consecutive time, why is it okay now for Nana Akufo-Addo to seek the party’s nomination the third consecutive time, having led NPP to two painful electoral defeats in 2008 and 2012? Well, it seems like Nana Akufo-Addo is getting ready to take NPP to the electoral slaughterhouse in 2016 all over again. Let the self-denials ignore the warnings
Yamba 9 years ago

Whenever NAna loses he try to determine the next agenda. It is such a shame. Must he be a President by all means?

Whenever NAna loses he try to determine the next agenda. It is such a shame. Must he be a President by all means?
Ghanaman3 9 years ago

These Ashantis are too violent and primitive.

These Ashantis are too violent and primitive.
My Voice 9 years ago

'Ghanaman3' why can't you stop your tribalism? Are you the same person that use to call yourself 'Ewe Nation'?
Argue your case sensibly instead of your tribal attacks.

'Ghanaman3' why can't you stop your tribalism? Are you the same person that use to call yourself 'Ewe Nation'?
Argue your case sensibly instead of your tribal attacks.
BOBBY 9 years ago

GO AND TELL YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER THAT THEY ARE PRIMITIVES.YOU BITCH.EVEN YOU,YOU AER NOT CROOK AND PRIMITIVE.IDIOT

GO AND TELL YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER THAT THEY ARE PRIMITIVES.YOU BITCH.EVEN YOU,YOU AER NOT CROOK AND PRIMITIVE.IDIOT
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 9 years ago

Who murdered Atta Mills?

Stupid fool, NDC thief and brigand 2016
all of you will see your end. Fix the economy you have destroyed.

Who murdered Atta Mills?

Stupid fool, NDC thief and brigand 2016
all of you will see your end. Fix the economy you have destroyed.
Nkabom 9 years ago

Interesting the party gurus, after loosing out in Tamale, have now resorted to undermining Kwabena Agyapong and Paul Afoko at every opportunity including physical intimidation.
The division within the NPP is deep, very very ...
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Interesting the party gurus, after loosing out in Tamale, have now resorted to undermining Kwabena Agyapong and Paul Afoko at every opportunity including physical intimidation.
The division within the NPP is deep, very very deep.
OWEN,NEW YORK. 9 years ago

WHY SOME ONE WITH HIS EYES ON THE PRESIDENTIAL SEAT BE VOTED AS SECRETARY OF A PARTY ? TAKE IT ALL LEAVE IT, KWABENA AGYAPONG WILL MAKE SURE EVERY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FROM N.P.P FAILS AND FINALLY OFFER HIMSELF AS THE NXET ...
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WHY SOME ONE WITH HIS EYES ON THE PRESIDENTIAL SEAT BE VOTED AS SECRETARY OF A PARTY ? TAKE IT ALL LEAVE IT, KWABENA AGYAPONG WILL MAKE SURE EVERY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE FROM N.P.P FAILS AND FINALLY OFFER HIMSELF AS THE NXET N.P.P CANDIDATE.
Logic 9 years ago

Owen, do you know or remember Governor Dean? He once vied for the presidential slot and lost. Became the national chair of the Democrats and helped elect Obama.

Owen, do you know or remember Governor Dean? He once vied for the presidential slot and lost. Became the national chair of the Democrats and helped elect Obama.
JAMBO 9 years ago

Kwabena Agyepong is known to be arrogant and I wonder why they voted for such a person.Pride comes before a fall!To treat the request of the legal committee with impunity is very bad.

Kwabena Agyepong is known to be arrogant and I wonder why they voted for such a person.Pride comes before a fall!To treat the request of the legal committee with impunity is very bad.
KOFFI 9 years ago

At the right time the majority of NPP voters who put this secretary in office to do their bidding but has now turned to be a law unto himself will be shown the way out by those very king-makers. Mark my words.

At the right time the majority of NPP voters who put this secretary in office to do their bidding but has now turned to be a law unto himself will be shown the way out by those very king-makers. Mark my words.
Addo 9 years ago

Yes Kwabena is arrogant but Sir John is an idiot who calls himself a lawyer yet doesnot know contempt of court. The question is what has NPP benefited from the leadership of Sir John and his team? Very simple DISGRACE. Sir J ...
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Yes Kwabena is arrogant but Sir John is an idiot who calls himself a lawyer yet doesnot know contempt of court. The question is what has NPP benefited from the leadership of Sir John and his team? Very simple DISGRACE. Sir John wants to advise Kwabena when he couldn't advise himself only for him to lose an election that the acclaimed popular man Nana supported. Sir John is an idiot and yet Nana wanted people to vote for him. Nana is also arrogant with pride that doesnot take him anywhere yet you people claim no Nans no Vote, hypocrisy.
Neutral Concerned Citizen. 9 years ago

See who is advising the general secretary.sir john is referring to the general secretary as putting on stubbornness posture? Really Sir John? At least Kwabena Agyepong Is not a lawyer but he respect the rule law and the supr ...
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See who is advising the general secretary.sir john is referring to the general secretary as putting on stubbornness posture? Really Sir John? At least Kwabena Agyepong Is not a lawyer but he respect the rule law and the supreme court ruling,so far he does not insulted any sitting president or the any government representative when given the chance to be the secretary general of NPP.He does not not declare his support for Alan or Nana Addo as we speak now, but shows maturity by following lay down party constitution because he knows the party is bigger than him, Nana Addo and Sir John. You this Cocoasi useless lawyer who can't gain any respect in kukrudu family has nothing to offer the future of our greatest NPP party.Your new office as NPP national concert man you have to continue doing your job for only Nana but not NPP in general. You have already destroyed the NPP by breaking the layed down constitution by bidding and worshipping nana Addo as your God.As a lawyer we the foot solders expect you to support the party constitution but what happens. Arrogant and display of cross disrespect across the board of every department of our dear mother land witnessed you habitual madness and insult. If Useless and madness is not your new first and last name, then may Ghanaian investigation who born that dog (Sir John)
MenayeAFUAForiwa 9 years ago

By their fruits Ghanaians will know them. It is good that the Law of Kharma is taking its course. Remember what they did to Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and his C.P.P? Now the chickens are coming home to roost.

By their fruits Ghanaians will know them. It is good that the Law of Kharma is taking its course. Remember what they did to Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah and his C.P.P? Now the chickens are coming home to roost.
MAHAMA LOOT ND SHARE 9 years ago

ARROGANCE KWASEA AGYAPONG MUST STEP DOWN ,ARROGANCE DISTROYER AGYAPONG MUST GO BE4 IS TOOO LATE,

ARROGANCE KWASEA AGYAPONG MUST STEP DOWN ,ARROGANCE DISTROYER AGYAPONG MUST GO BE4 IS TOOO LATE,
GHANA ESU 9 years ago

K4,MPIANI,GAKE,ALAN,HILDA,KATAKYIE,AFOKO,KWASEA AGYAPONG ,NDC,MAHAMA ALL THIS CRIMINALS,EVILS DONT CARE FOR WE GHANIANS,AGENDA 020 WILL BAW DOWN ON THEIR HEADS FOOOOOOOOOL

K4,MPIANI,GAKE,ALAN,HILDA,KATAKYIE,AFOKO,KWASEA AGYAPONG ,NDC,MAHAMA ALL THIS CRIMINALS,EVILS DONT CARE FOR WE GHANIANS,AGENDA 020 WILL BAW DOWN ON THEIR HEADS FOOOOOOOOOL
GLOBALCITIZEN III (3rd) 9 years ago

The PRICKS in the current NPP Executive, I observe, have got some PIN-HEADS supporting them, if you ask me. Let me admonish all in the NPP party that you don't go to war and expect to conquer your enemy when your army is in ...
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The PRICKS in the current NPP Executive, I observe, have got some PIN-HEADS supporting them, if you ask me. Let me admonish all in the NPP party that you don't go to war and expect to conquer your enemy when your army is in disarray as a result of UNECESSARY AND INDEFENSIBLE INTERNAL CONFLICT. Here again, I wish to remind the party about the morale of the FABLE OF TWO MULES.

#the_two_mules_a_fable_for_the_nations .
GLOBALCITIZEN III (3rd) 9 years ago

Why are these two PRCKS namely; Paul Afoko, Chair, NPP and Kwabena Agyepong General Secretary,NPP, hell bent on taking unilateral and thoughtless decision on some members of the Executive of the party to the detriment of cohe ...
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Why are these two PRCKS namely; Paul Afoko, Chair, NPP and Kwabena Agyepong General Secretary,NPP, hell bent on taking unilateral and thoughtless decision on some members of the Executive of the party to the detriment of cohesion within the party? SOMEONE TELL ME SOMETHING SENSIBLE.
Ugly Akufo Addo 9 years ago

Sir John is stupid like Akufo Addo

Sir John is stupid like Akufo Addo
Photosy. 9 years ago

I don't understand this hullabaloo. Were they sacked or asked to proceed on leave ? Somebody must explain because some how we are all under the terms of labour unions, required to after a long service per year required to go ...
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I don't understand this hullabaloo. Were they sacked or asked to proceed on leave ? Somebody must explain because some how we are all under the terms of labour unions, required to after a long service per year required to go on leave to rest and be rejuvenated. Stop this nonsense.
Photosy. 9 years ago

The late Prof. Albert Adu Boahen led the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 1992 general elections, but lost to the NDC's Flt. Lt. J.J. Rawlings. In spite of the fact that the NPP boycotted the Parliamentary Elections, and do ...
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The late Prof. Albert Adu Boahen led the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 1992 general elections, but lost to the NDC's Flt. Lt. J.J. Rawlings. In spite of the fact that the NPP boycotted the Parliamentary Elections, and documented the 1992 Polls as a "Stolen Verdict", Prof. Adu Boahen was refused a second chance as the NPP's flag-bearer in 1996. This was even against the backdrop that changes had occurred in the electoral system. Mr. J.A. Kufuor, who succeeded Prof. Adu Boahen as the NPP's flag-bearer also lost to President Rawlings at the 1996 Polls.

However, Nana Akufo-Addo capitalized on Kufuor's defeat and equally demanded a change of flag-bearership. To him, it was morally wrong for the NPP delegates to retain Kufuor because, Prof. Adu Boahen was never given a second chance. Below are some of the statements Nana Addo made at the NPP Congress at Sunyani in 1998 that have been captured in the electronic and print media:

• "I am aware that there are some of you who are nervous about the prospects of change in our leadership. We changed leader in 1996 and again this year, some of us are canvassing for another change for 2000. I have been through these matters with you at your homes. Change in 1996 improved our performance - the vote of our candidate more than doubled from 1.2 million in 1992 to 2.8 million in 1996; our percentage of vote went from 30% in 1992 to 40% in 1996; the number of constituencies in which we had majorities increased from 43 in 1992 to 62 in 1996. So on all fronts, we improved our performance. It is not true then that change hurts. On the contrary it improves our standing."

Nana Addo continues;

• "I call on members of the party to embrace change in leadership of the party. Such changes are far from harming the fortunes of the party".

• "Change improves the chances of political parties as a new face eventually means new ideas, new methods and new strategies".

He further asserts;

• "Any candidate elected as the NPP's flag-bearer has already secured 30% of the total valid votes. Failure to garner the remaining 20% plus 1 means the candidate has failed, and therefore must be changed."

On his view on floating voters, Nana Addo said;

• "The NPP must elect a leader who has appeal outside the party and could reach out to the larger electorate and that if it fails to do this, power could once again elude it" - DAILY GRAPHIC, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8,1998. Page 11.

• "Whereas political parties have been known to have succeeded in winning power through changes of their leaders, there has been no instance in the history of democratic politics where a leader failed to win power at the first attempt, succeeds when presented the second time in succession"

Fellow delegates, we are in 2014 preparing for another NPP Congress and general elections. The same Nana Addo, who had opposed Kufuor's second attempt at the flag-bearership in 1998, led the NPP in Election 2008. This was after Alan Kyerematen had stepped down for him in 2007. In his Acceptance Speech, Nana Addo had this to say; "I have to begin by thanking all my colleagues in this epic contest. I am humbled that among this formidable array of political and intellectual talent that has been before you, you have decided to confer the mandate on my modest person. I am grateful to you and want to let you know I will do anything within my power not to let you down, so that the decision you have made here will bare fruits for us next year. For my younger brother, Alan, you have given me a good run for my money. Let me assure you that the NPP leadership has always been in succession. I will hand over the button to you in 2016 after my presidency".

Folks, the NPP was in power during the 2008 elections, and in spite of the incumbency advantage, and solid economic record, Nana Addo lost to a 'weaker' candidate like Prof. Mills. In addition, he reduced the NPP's winnable regions from six (6) to two (2), with a percentage vote of 49.13%. Yet, this painful electoral defeat did not even push the party's delegates to refuse Nana Addo a second chance in 2010 as he had earlier on advocated. In his Acceptance Speech, Nana Addo remarked; "I shall deliver the Presidency unto this great political party of ours and I promise you all, this time I shall not disappoint". The 2012 elections came to pass and as usual, Nana Addo failed to fulfill his promise of taking the NPP into the Flagstaff House. His percentage votes decreased from 49.13% to 47.74% with a struggling two (2) regions.

Fellow Kukrudites, we are in 2014 preparing for another flag-bearership contest and the twice-defeated presidential candidate of the NPP, Nana Akufo-Addo, instead of apologizing to the fraternity for his failure, and bowing out of politics had this to say at his campaign launch; "Let's think about the future of our party, let’s think victory 2016. The NPP cannot afford to lose the 2016 elections. Give me one more chance".

Now, let's do away with emotions and question Akufo-Addo's honesty. Is the man trustworthy at all? Is he capable of winning presidential elections? Does he have the capacity to attract floating votes? What is he going to do differently to convince the Ghanaian electorate to vote for him in 2016? Is it due to the so-called massive endorsements by the top hierarchy of the party? Are those endorsing Nana Addo new Ghanaian voters? How do we win general elections with the same crowd, same message, same running-mate, and same candidate? How do you win elections without giving any recognition to the floating voter? If the floating voter is non-existent, what will be the basis for Akufo-Addo's campaign? Is he going to sell his message to ghosts or trees since the rest of the voters belong to either the NDC, CPP, PNC, or PPP? Assuming he succeeds in even convincing a member of the NDC to vote for the NPP, how would Akufo-Addo describe such a vote?

From the above, it is obvious Nana Addo has woefully failed the NPP and thus, must not be given a third time chance. The signs are clear on the walls that he would lose to president Mahama in 2016. Let's avoid this imminent defeat by presenting Alan Kyerenaten in 2016. Alan's attributes - vision, achievements, humility, posture, physique, charisma etc far outweigh those of John Mahama, and I believe that will be the weapon to defeat Mahama.
johnny 9 years ago

The late Prof. Albert Adu Boahen led the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 1992 general elections, but lost to the NDC's Flt. Lt. J.J. Rawlings. In spite of the fact that the NPP boycotted the Parliamentary Elections, and do ...
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The late Prof. Albert Adu Boahen led the New Patriotic Party (NPP) into the 1992 general elections, but lost to the NDC's Flt. Lt. J.J. Rawlings. In spite of the fact that the NPP boycotted the Parliamentary Elections, and documented the 1992 Polls as a "Stolen Verdict", Prof. Adu Boahen was refused a second chance as the NPP's flag-bearer in 1996. This was even against the backdrop that changes had occurred in the electoral system. Mr. J.A. Kufuor, who succeeded Prof. Adu Boahen as the NPP's flag-bearer also lost to President Rawlings at the 1996 Polls.

However, Nana Akufo-Addo capitalized on Kufuor's defeat and equally demanded a change of flag-bearership. To him, it was morally wrong for the NPP delegates to retain Kufuor because, Prof. Adu Boahen was never given a second chance. Below are some of the statements Nana Addo made at the NPP Congress at Sunyani in 1998 that have been captured in the electronic and print media:

• "I am aware that there are some of you who are nervous about the prospects of change in our leadership. We changed leader in 1996 and again this year, some of us are canvassing for another change for 2000. I have been through these matters with you at your homes. Change in 1996 improved our performance - the vote of our candidate more than doubled from 1.2 million in 1992 to 2.8 million in 1996; our percentage of vote went from 30% in 1992 to 40% in 1996; the number of constituencies in which we had majorities increased from 43 in 1992 to 62 in 1996. So on all fronts, we improved our performance. It is not true then that change hurts. On the contrary it improves our standing."

Nana Addo continues;

• "I call on members of the party to embrace change in leadership of the party. Such changes are far from harming the fortunes of the party".

• "Change improves the chances of political parties as a new face eventually means new ideas, new methods and new strategies".

He further asserts;

• "Any candidate elected as the NPP's flag-bearer has already secured 30% of the total valid votes. Failure to garner the remaining 20% plus 1 means the candidate has failed, and therefore must be changed."

On his view on floating voters, Nana Addo said;

• "The NPP must elect a leader who has appeal outside the party and could reach out to the larger electorate and that if it fails to do this, power could once again elude it" - DAILY GRAPHIC, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8,1998. Page 11.

• "Whereas political parties have been known to have succeeded in winning power through changes of their leaders, there has been no instance in the history of democratic politics where a leader failed to win power at the first attempt, succeeds when presented the second time in succession"

Fellow delegates, we are in 2014 preparing for another NPP Congress and general elections. The same Nana Addo, who had opposed Kufuor's second attempt at the flag-bearership in 1998, led the NPP in Election 2008. This was after Alan Kyerematen had stepped down for him in 2007. In his Acceptance Speech, Nana Addo had this to say; "I have to begin by thanking all my colleagues in this epic contest. I am humbled that among this formidable array of political and intellectual talent that has been before you, you have decided to confer the mandate on my modest person. I am grateful to you and want to let you know I will do anything within my power not to let you down, so that the decision you have made here will bare fruits for us next year. For my younger brother, Alan, you have given me a good run for my money. Let me assure you that the NPP leadership has always been in succession. I will hand over the button to you in 2016 after my presidency".

Folks, the NPP was in power during the 2008 elections, and in spite of the incumbency advantage, and solid economic record, Nana Addo lost to a 'weaker' candidate like Prof. Mills. In addition, he reduced the NPP's winnable regions from six (6) to two (2), with a percentage vote of 49.13%. Yet, this painful electoral defeat did not even push the party's delegates to refuse Nana Addo a second chance in 2010 as he had earlier on advocated. In his Acceptance Speech, Nana Addo remarked; "I shall deliver the Presidency unto this great political party of ours and I promise you all, this time I shall not disappoint". The 2012 elections came to pass and as usual, Nana Addo failed to fulfill his promise of taking the NPP into the Flagstaff House. His percentage votes decreased from 49.13% to 47.74% with a struggling two (2) regions.

Fellow Kukrudites, we are in 2014 preparing for another flag-bearership contest and the twice-defeated presidential candidate of the NPP, Nana Akufo-Addo, instead of apologizing to the fraternity for his failure, and bowing out of politics had this to say at his campaign launch; "Let's think about the future of our party, let’s think victory 2016. The NPP cannot afford to lose the 2016 elections. Give me one more chance".

Now, let's do away with emotions and question Akufo-Addo's honesty. Is the man trustworthy at all? Is he capable of winning presidential elections? Does he have the capacity to attract floating votes? What is he going to do differently to convince the Ghanaian electorate to vote for him in 2016? Is it due to the so-called massive endorsements by the top hierarchy of the party? Are those endorsing Nana Addo new Ghanaian voters? How do we win general elections with the same crowd, same message, same running-mate, and same candidate? How do you win elections without giving any recognition to the floating voter? If the floating voter is non-existent, what will be the basis for Akufo-Addo's campaign? Is he going to sell his message to ghosts or trees since the rest of the voters belong to either the NDC, CPP, PNC, or PPP? Assuming he succeeds in even convincing a member of the NDC to vote for the NPP, how would Akufo-Addo describe such a vote?

From the above, it is obvious Nana Addo has woefully failed the NPP and thus, must not be given a third time chance. The signs are clear on the walls that he would lose to president Mahama in 2016. Let's avoid this imminent defeat by presenting Alan Kyerenaten in 2016. Alan's attributes - vision, achievements, humility, posture, physique, charisma etc far outweigh those of John Mahama, and I believe that will be the weapon to defeat Mahama.

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09-11 00:28

Read what Nana told Kuffour in 1998 ?? ?
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
09-11 00:29

ALL-DIE-BE-DIE
Yamba
09-11 10:17

Ashanti crooks trying to kill each other
Ghanaman3
09-11 00:29

STOP YOUR TRIBALISM
My Voice
09-11 02:15

AGYEMAN
BOBBY
09-11 06:15

WHO KILLED ATTA MILLS NDC TO ANSWER THIS
SGT ANANI FIADZOE
09-11 07:00

A HOUSE DEEPLY DIVIDED
Nkabom
09-11 00:37

black majic AM PUTTING SOME SPELL H
indianpowers
09-11 00:46

T

ILLOGICAL
Logic
09-11 02:40

Arrogance
JAMBO
09-11 01:38

Re: Arrogance
KOFFI
09-11 04:32

Hear At Displaying Arrogantistic ugleman
Neutral Concerned Citizen.
09-11 04:29

THE LAW OF KHARMA IS NOW WORKING
MenayeAFUAForiwa
09-11 05:15

KWASEA ARROGANCE K A MUST STEP DOWN PERI
MAHAMA LOOT ND SHARE
09-11 06:21

KWASEA AGYAPONG AGENDA 2020 BOSS,OFUI
GHANA ESU
09-11 06:27

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still rastafari 9 years ago

NPP Gen.Sec is petty & childish

NPP Gen.Sec is petty & childish
pussay patrol 9 years ago

That's a likely story. I've heard that before. No weapon against me will prosper

That's a likely story. I've heard that before. No weapon against me will prosper
Nii Bonie 9 years ago

Jealousy go kill you, owusu afriyie!
Agyepong has done a better job in within the short time he has become the Gen Secretary than your incompetent and foolish period in post. You are another Nana follower, leading our party, ...
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Jealousy go kill you, owusu afriyie!
Agyepong has done a better job in within the short time he has become the Gen Secretary than your incompetent and foolish period in post. You are another Nana follower, leading our party, NPP to self destruction.

Agyepong will fall on his own sword - Sir John

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