New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has asserted that former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, holds no significance in his life.

According to Mr Agyapong, Dr Bawumia “does not exist” in his life.

“I do not have time for Dr Bawumia. In my life, he does not exist, because if he existed, I might commit a crime. That is how I see myself,” Agyapong said.

He added that Dr Bawumia was behind controversial statements made by the Bono Regional Chairman of the Party, Kwame Baffoe, widely known as Abronye DC, but refused to comment further.

Mr Agyapong also criticised internal party tactics, warning against attempts to manipulate the upcoming NPP flagbearer election.

“I do not have time for them, but that does not mean they have to rig the election. I believe in the structures, and I know all the Electoral Commission officials my opponents have engaged with. They plan to use the party’s internal security to humiliate anyone who comes close,” he asserted.

Recalling a prior incident at the residence of former President Nana Akufo-Addo, Agyapong claimed his words had been misrepresented on social media.

“Some time ago, something happened at the residence of former President Akufo-Addo. I mentioned a certain man’s name; there was nobody there when I left. The next day, it was posted on social media, but I do not have anything against anybody,” he said.

Speaking in a recent interview on Accra based United Television, Mr Agyapong also expressed disappointment at what he described as a lack of recognition for his contributions to the party.

“Did I not campaign for him during the recent election? After that, did he even call me to appreciate my efforts? His followers were even insulting me. The only loyal person from his camp was NAPO. I took him to my warehouse and gave out items freely. He had young boys who claimed that I never campaigned,” he lamented.