New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, reportedly lost his composure during his campaign tour of the Ashanti Region, following allegations of intimidation at a meeting with delegates in the Asokwa Constituency.

A viral video circulating on social media shows Mr Agyapong angrily lashing out at individuals he accused of intimidating him and his supporters because of his presidential ambition.

During the encounter, he also criticised some party faithful in the Ashanti Region, describing them as weak and lacking courage for presiding over significant electoral losses, including thousands of votes and several parliamentary seats, to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Although the specific incident that triggered his outburst is not clearly evident in the video, Mr Agyapong’s comments suggest he was reacting to persons who do not support his flagbearership bid and who, he alleged, had sought to intimidate others backing his campaign.

He stressed that political preferences differ and that no individual has the right to impose their choice of candidate on others.

He further urged party members to exercise patience and support whoever eventually emerges as the party’s flagbearer.

Mr Agyapong also issued a firm warning against intimidation, insisting that no one has the authority or capacity to intimidate him or his supporters.

He emphasised that such tactics would not succeed and made it clear that he would not be cowed by threats or pressure.

He further argued that those allegedly engaging in intimidation were not in government and lacked any legitimate power to suppress the political choices of others.

According to him, party members should be free to support any aspirant without fear of harassment or victimisation.

Addressing party leaders and supporters in the region, Mr Agyapong stated that silence should not be mistaken for fear, insisting that his supporters were not afraid of anyone.

He accused sections of the regional party leadership of cowardice, alleging that they remained passive in Kumasi while the NDC gained electoral ground in the region.

He said their inaction contributed to the party losing a significant number of votes and parliamentary seats.

Mr Agyapong questioned the supposed strength and resolve of party officials who, in his view, failed to defend the party’s electoral dominance in the Ashanti Region, stressing that party members were frustrated and would no longer tolerate intimidation or complacency.