Kennedy Agyapong, the former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, has officially declared his intent to contest for the flagbearer position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Here's what led to his bold decision: 1.

Withdrawal from "Thank You" TourAgyapong made the announcement shortly after pulling out of the NPP's ongoing "Thank You" tour, citing safety concerns for his supporters. 2.

Stabbing incident sparks concernHis decision follows a violent incident where a student was reportedly stabbed by a member of the security detail associated with Ali Suraj, a prominent figure within the party. 3.