Former Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has defended his recent criticism of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), insisting that his comments are driven by concerns about governance, transparency, and national development rather than personal grievances.
The former NPP flagbearer aspirant made the remarks amid growing criticism from some party members following his comments on the stalled Afari Military Hospital project and the broader performance of the party during its time in government.
Speaking on Net 2 TV, Agyapong rejected suggestions that he is speaking out because of bitterness over past political disagreements within the party. Instead, he argued that public officials and political parties must be held accountable for promises made to Ghanaians.
According to him, attempts by some party supporters to dismiss his concerns as politically motivated will not deter him from speaking on issues he believes affect the country’s development.
“The NPP says I am bitter. I will not say anything to them. They think it is about what they did during the campaign. They can’t shut me down,” he said.
Kennedy Agyapong pointed specifically to major government initiatives, including the Agenda 111 hospital programme, questioning the extent to which promised projects had been completed and made operational.
He also raised allegations regarding the award and transfer of public contracts, claiming that some contracts were passed on to third parties who allegedly benefited from commissions. However, he did not provide evidence during the interview to substantiate the claims.
The former lawmaker further warned that if efforts continue to discredit him, he could disclose additional information about activities within the political system.
“NPP should be careful with me, saying I am bitter. If they provoke me, I will spill the beans all over the place,” he stated.
Beyond the NPP, Kennedy Agyapong suggested that corruption-related concerns extend across Ghana’s political landscape. He alleged that similar practices involving public contracts have occurred under different administrations, including those linked to the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
He recounted an alleged incident involving a contract proposal connected to his family, claiming that an advance payment was requested before the contract could be awarded. The allegation has not been independently verified.
Kennedy Agyapong maintained that corruption remains one of Ghana’s most significant governance challenges and argued that politicians from across the political divide often fail to address the issue adequately.
His comments are likely to reignite debate about accountability, public procurement practices, and transparency within Ghana’s major political parties, particularly as discussions continue over the performance of successive governments on major infrastructure and healthcare projects.
The remarks also highlight growing calls from sections of the public for stronger oversight mechanisms and greater scrutiny of public spending, contract awards, and the implementation of key national development programmes.
By: Janice Opoku-Agyemang
