In the heat of the NPP’s internal contest for flagbearer, Kennedy Agyapong has intensified his rhetoric — this time, launching implied accusations that regional chairmen, national executives, and party appointees were involved in the sale of recruitment slots into the country’s security services.

According to him, these acts of “adidigya” — privileged individuals feasting while the grassroots suffer — are at the root of the party’s recent struggles.

He paints himself as the lone clean figure in a corrupt system, suggesting that those he accuses will someday crawl back for his support.

But behind the fiery soundbites lies a troubling contradiction — one that raises serious questions about Mr Agyapong’s own role, responsibilities, and motives.

The Power He Had — But Never Used

It bears reminding that Kennedy Agyapong was not just any MP during the NPP’s time in government.

He was the Chairman of Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, a powerful body charged with oversight of Ghana’s security institutions, including recruitment processes.

As chairman, he wielded the authority to:

Summon institutions to appear before the committee.

Launch formal investigations into alleged corruption or abuse.

Recommend sanctions or reforms where necessary.

So, the fundamental question must be asked:

_If recruitment slots were being sold under his watch, what did Kennedy Agyapong do about it?_

Did he raise the matter in Parliament?

Did he call for investigations?

Did he resign in protest or speak boldly against it in any official capacity?

The record, unfortunately, shows no evidence that he did.

His tenure was not marked by any principled stand against corruption in the recruitment space.

There was no public report, no dramatic resignation, no press conference demanding accountability.

In fact, he benefited from the influence and status that came with his role.

Only now — as his presidential ambition takes center stage — is he raising the alarm, conveniently distancing himself from a system he was deeply embedded in.

A hypocrisy that undermines unity

This selective outrage isn’t just hypocritical — it’s politically reckless and deeply divisive, and it comes at a time when the NPP requires maturity, unity, and a collective focus on rebuilding public trust.

Here’s why Kennedy Agyapong’s posturing is dangerous:

1. Shifting Blame for Political Gain

By pointing fingers at party officers — many of whom have worked tirelessly for the NPP over decades — he seeks to cleanse himself of responsibility and rebrand as an outsider, when in fact, he was part of the system all along.

2. Fomenting Division Within the Party

Rather than uniting the base behind a shared vision, his remarks sow suspicion among party ranks.

At a critical time for rebuilding after the 2024 loss, this kind of rhetoric only deepens cracks in the party’s foundation.

3. Prioritising Self Over Party

Let’s be honest: This is not about reform. It’s about reputation management and political ambition.

Mr Agyapong’s newfound moral high ground is nothing more than a campaign strategy — to burn others so he can rise from the ashes.

One Man’s Ambition Must Not Destroy the Collective

If Kennedy Agyapong truly cared about the party's image and integrity, he would have acted when he had the chance. He didn’t.

That failure disqualifies him from now claiming moral superiority over others.

What the NPP needs going into 2028 is not finger-pointing or political theatrics. It needs:

Unity, not sabotage.

Accountability, not blame-shifting.

Vision, not vendetta.

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who continues to lead the pack with composure and clarity, has shown what leadership looks like — taking responsibility, apologising to Ghanaians for the party’s mistakes, and charting a course toward renewal.

That is the path forward — not shouting matches and revisionist histories from those who once held power but failed to act.

As we approach the decisive January 2026 primaries, let us call out hypocrisy where it exists, rally around truth, and keep our eyes on the prize: Victory 2028.

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