Presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has distanced himself from the Akufo-Addo-led administration, insisting he was not part of the overthrown New Patriotic Party.
Speaking on the Oyerepa Breakfast Show, the former NPP General Secretary argued that his stay back from the Nana Addo-Bawumia government over the past eight years sets him apart from his competitors in the party’s flagbearer race.
“To be honest, over the last eight years, it’s been very tough under the Nana Addo government. Even in the 2024 elections, many of our supporters were so disappointed that they did not bother to vote because of bad governance,” he said.
Mr. Agyepong noted that the discontent among Ghanaians, particularly within the NPP base, remains strong and could work against candidates who served under the current administration.
“I present a new face, a new direction, and a new dimension for the party. Over the eight years, I wasn’t part of the government. So any anger that Ghanaians have against the NPP would not be directed towards me, unlike someone who was with the Akufo-Addo-led administration,” he stressed.
He further pointed out that all his contenders in the flagbearer race were deeply involved in the Akufo-Addo government and may therefore suffer from the public backlash against its policies.
“All my competitors were strongly with the Nana Addo administration, and therefore I believe Ghanaians will not direct their anger towards me if I’m allowed to lead the party.”
Mr. Agyepong stated that he is the only candidate capable of winning the hearts of Ghanaians and, as such, the one best who stand the chance to return power from the NDC to the New Patriotic Party.
“I think this is the opportunity for the party to allow me to lead so we can win the 2028 elections and bring back love and unity within the NPP,” Mr. Agyepong added.
The seasoned politician, who has previously contested for the NPP flagbearership, is positioning himself as the candidate to rebuild trust and reconnect the party with the Ghanaian electorate ahead of the next general elections.
Source: Oyerepafmonline.com
