Years after he was suspended as General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for misconduct, Kwabena Agyei Agyapong is still very much convinced he was treated unfairly by the party.
He says, the unavailability of evidence to confirm the accusations against him since the suspension in 2015 is indicative that he did no wrong as alleged.
Mr. Agyapong feels he was persecuted by a party he selflessly served and sacrificed for.
“In my heart of hearts, I do not think I did anything wrong deserving of that kind of sanction, and I have been very clear on that.”
Kwabena Agyapong was found guilty of violating Article 3(d) of the party’s constitution, which requires members to uphold the party’s decisions.
He was also accused of engaging in “unilateral actions and activities without consultation with or seeking authorization from the NEC.”
He was suspended together with the party’s former National Chairman, Paul Afoko, and a former National Vice Chairman, Sammy Crabbe.
Mr. Agyapong’s suspension was lifted in 2021 after a marathon National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting reinstating him as a member of the party’s NEC, Steering Committee, and the National Council.
“Fortunately for us, we have been in power for six years and the party of the day has custody of all the information and nobody has been able to provide a shred of evidence concerning the very vicious and malicious propaganda that was churned against me, that’s where I find it a low point”, he lamented.
“When you want to be upright, strong and honest, you come under a lot of persecution. But God being so good, he has taken care of me”, the former NPP General Secretary added.
Mr. Agyapong has also given indications to contest the party’s flagbearer position ahead of the 2024 general elections.
He says his desire to lead the party and run for the presidency is borne out of a commitment to humanity, given the political ideals of the NPP.
“Today, I want to make it clear, as soon as the party allows for nominations to be filed for the flagbearer of the party, I will file”, he said. He spoke on Citi TV‘s Point of View.
Mr. Kwabena Agyapong, who has contested the NPP flagbearership in the past, believes party members cannot lose sight of his long and dedicated service to the NPP because that makes him fit for the task ahead.
“The party has rules and regulations, and we don’t need to jump the gun and when the time comes, you will see the warmth of the youth because my message resonates with them. They see, in me, the hope of our political tradition because I have worked under all the leadership of this party.”
Latest Stories
-
Let’s prioritize research quality in higher education institutions for industrial growth-Prof. Nathaniel Boso
2 hours -
Herman Suede is set to release ‘How Dare You’ on April 24
6 hours -
Heal KATH: Kuapa Kokoo, Association of Garages donate 120k to support project
6 hours -
KNUST signs MOU with Valco Trust Fund, Bekwai Municipal Hospital to build student hostel
6 hours -
The influence Ronaldo has on people, Cadman Yamoah will have same on the next generation – Coach Goodwin
7 hours -
Gender Advocate Emelia Naa Ayeley Aryee Wins prestigious Merck Foundation Awards
8 hours -
South Africa bursary scandal suspects granted bail
9 hours -
Ecobank successfully repays $500m Eurobond due April 18
9 hours -
Re: Doe Adjaho, Torgbui Samlafo IV, call for Unity among Paramountcies in Anlo
9 hours -
Extortion and kidnap – a deadly journey across Mexico into the US
9 hours -
Rihanna says fashion has helped her personal ‘rediscovery’ after having children
9 hours -
Development Bank Ghana targets GH¢1bn funding for commercial banks in 2024
9 hours -
Shatta Movement apologises to Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled after backlash
10 hours -
Sammy Gyamfi writes: Tema-Mpakadan Railway Project; A railway line to nowhere
10 hours -
Bright Simons: Is the World Bank saving or harming Ghana?
11 hours