Kennedy Agyapong Explains His Silence During 2024 Election Campaign: “10 Sins” Used Against Me
ACCRA, GHANA — Veteran MP and former NPP presidential hopeful Kennedy Agyapong has lifted the lid on why he stayed silent during the 2024 election campaign, explaining that his past criticisms—once applauded—were turned into a narrative of wrongdoing when he joined the race. Party insiders compiled his statements into a list of “10 sins”, which became the basis for undermining his credibility within the New Patriotic Party.
Why the Silence? A Firsthand Explanation
Agyapong explained that his criticisms were initially aimed at the opposition NDC, with the NPP’s approval. But when he launched his presidential bid, those same remarks were weaponized internally.
“When I was criticizing the NDC, my party was happy. But when I decided to contest, they used those things against me as sins I had committed.”
He shared that his desire to avoid escalating internal friction led him to apologize publicly to President John Mahama, despite past harsh remarks. He humorously referenced religious symbolism:
“In the Bible… no one has added an eleventh [commandment]. So I decided not to say more for anyone to add 11 or 12 sins to my name.” Adomonline.com
Political Context: When Praise Becomes Propaganda
Agyapong’s experience underscores a broader dilemma: internal branding and factional politics can turn support into sabotage. His candid admission illustrates how loyal commentary can be recast as disloyal behavior as electoral contexts shift.
A Gesture of Party Unity
Despite his grievances, Agyapong reaffirmed his loyalty to the NPP by:
Campaigning actively for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia after losing the party’s primary, insisting on collective responsibility.
Apologizing to supporters for miscommunication, while urging unity ahead of the 2024 polls.
Investigative Insight: Reputation, Power & Silence
Agyapong’s silence reflects a strategic response to internal dissent. It raises questions about reputation management within political parties:
Should internal factions dictate who speaks or stays silent?
Can critical voices survive primaries without being recast as threats?
Is silence the better alternative to being rebranded?
His story hints at deeper questions about party culture and political fairness.
Source: My News Ghana
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