Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has officially declared his intention to contest for the flagbearer position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), following a violent incident that marred the party's ongoing "Thank You" tour.
The outspoken politician made the announcement shortly after withdrawing from the tour, citing security concerns for his supporters.
His decision follows the stabbing of a student allegedly by a member of the security detail linked to Ali Suraj, a known figure within the party. "If they treat students like this, then what will happen to my boys?" Agyapong questioned. "I have decided to withdraw from the Thank You tour to afford Dr.
Bawumia the opportunity to tour alone as the former flagbearer of the party." According to Agyapong, he communicated his decision to both Dr.