Accra: Former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has declared that he will not be intimidated or silenced by criticism from within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), insisting that he will continue to speak out on issues of governance and accountability.
According to Ghana Web, Agyapong's comments come amid growing backlash from some members of the NPP following his recent criticism of the party's handling of key national projects during its eight years in government. Speaking on Net 2 TV, Agyapong dismissed claims that his remarks were driven by bitterness over events surrounding the party's presidential primaries. He emphasized that his concerns are rooted in Ghana's development and not personal grievances. "They say I am bitter, but I will not respond to them. They think this is about what happened during the campaign. They can't shut me down," he stated.
Agyapong questioned the progress made on some flagship government initiatives, particularly the Agenda 111 hospital project, arguing that Ghanaians deserve answers regarding the status of the programme. "If Ghanaians want to know, they should ask them about Agenda 111 and whether they were able to complete even one. They sold the contracts to other people and took 10 per cent," he alleged.
The former lawmaker also issued a warning to party members who continue to accuse him of acting out of resentment, saying attempts to provoke him could lead to further revelations. "The NPP should be careful with me. If they continue saying I am bitter and provoke me, I will spill the beans all over the place," he cautioned.
Agyapong further claimed that allegations of corruption and kickbacks are not exclusive to one political party, alleging that similar practices have occurred in transactions linked to the governing National Democratic Congress. "In the NDC too, I was there when somebody brought a contract worth about 55 million dollars to my wife. She was asked to pay an advance of seven per cent before the contract would be awarded," he alleged.
The outspoken businessman maintained that corruption remains deeply entrenched within Ghana's political system and accused politicians across the political divide of misleading the public. He stressed that he would not be pressured into remaining silent, insisting that his criticisms are intended to promote transparency and accountability in governance.