Former Assin Central MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has asserted that he will not be cowed or silenced by criticism from within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), amidst escalating tensions regarding his public statements on governance and accountability.
His comments come in response to backlash from certain NPP members after he accused the party of failing to finalize and operationalize the Afari Military Hospital during its eight years in power.
Agyapong expressed his disappointment regarding the status of the project, labeling it a lost opportunity to enhance healthcare delivery in the nation. He contended that the facility, which was designed to cater to both military personnel and civilians, should have been fully operational by this time, given the substantial investment made in it.
In an interview on Net 2 TV, the former NPP flagbearer aspirant rejected claims that his motivations were rooted in bitterness, asserting that his remarks arise from genuine concerns about national progress rather than partisan agendas.
“The NPP claims I am bitter. I will refrain from responding to them. They believe it relates to their actions during the campaign. They cannot silence me. If Ghanaians wish to know, they should inquire about Agenda 111 and whether it was completed. They awarded contracts to others and took a 10 percent cut,” he alleged.
Agyapong cautioned that ongoing efforts to dismiss or contest his assertions could lead him to disclose further information.
“The NPP should exercise caution regarding my statements about bitterness. If they provoke me, I will reveal everything,” he warned.
He also claimed that the practice of selling public contracts and demanding kickbacks is not limited to a single political party, alleging that similar occurrences have taken place in dealings associated with the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“During my time with the NDC, I witnessed an instance where someone presented a contract worth 55 million dollars to my wife. She was required to pay an advance of 7 percent before it would be granted to her,” he alleged.
Agyapong asserted that corruption is firmly rooted in Ghana’s political framework, contending that politicians are deceiving the populace and emphasizing that he will not be coerced into silence.
