Concerns are mounting within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following the recent public appearance of Alan Kyeremateng and Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong at the Dɔte Yie event; an encounter that has stirred anxiety among party delegates and reignited fears of internal division ahead of the 2028 elections.
The duo, both of whom have had controversial moments with the party, were seen smiling and interacting warmly at the event. While such displays of camaraderie are not unusual in Ghanaian politics, delegates say the symbolism and timing of their joint appearance cannot be overlooked.
In a strongly worded press statement released today, delegates expressed fears that the image of unity between Alan and Ken could be the precursor to renewed fragmentation within the NPP.
They argue that the party is still reeling from its devastating loss in the 2024 general elections; a defeat attributed not only to external competition but also to internal sabotage and disunity.
Alan Kyeremateng, a former Trade Minister and longtime party figure, resigned from the NPP in 2023 to launch his own political movement, citing dissatisfaction with the party’s direction. Meanwhile, Ken Agyapong, a firebrand former MP for Assin Central, contested the NPP’s flagbearership in 2023 but lost, maintaining, however, a strong base of loyal supporters within the party.
Delegates are now asking three critical questions:
1. Are Alan and Ken working to return and help rebuild the NPP, or are they forging new political alliances outside the party?
2. Have there been discussions or promises that could affect the party’s future direction or cohesion?
3. How does Ken’s camp justify associating with Alan, a figure who publicly broke ranks with the NPP?
In their statement, delegates called on the National Executive Committee to provide “immediate clarity” and implement safeguards to preserve party unity.
“This is not about personalities. It is about survival,” the statement reads. “Unity, discipline, and transparency must define the new chapter of NPP, or 2028 will be lost before it begins.”
The delegates emphasized that while Ken may have lost the flagbearership, he remains influential. Alan, on the other hand, chose to leave the party. Together, they pose a potential force, for unity or further division.
With the dust of 2024 barely settled, the NPP finds itself at a crossroads. Party members say the time for ambiguity is over. What’s needed now, they argue, is clarity, before smiles in photographs morph into yet another electoral disaster.
Below is a copy of the press statement
PRESS RELEASE
ALAN & KEN: DELEGATES DEMAND CLARITY TO PROTECT NPP’S FUTURE
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has endured one of its most painful defeats in the 2024 elections — a loss born not only of external opposition but also of internal disunity and sabotage. Today, delegates raise urgent concern following the public appearance of Alan Kyeremateng, founder of a breakaway movement, and Hon. Ken Ohene Agyapong, former Member of Parliament for Assin Central and recent flagbearer aspirant.
The two were seen together at the Dɔte Yie event, smiling in public. While political friendships are natural, NPP delegates cannot ignore the timing or the symbolism. Both individuals have, in the recent past, spoken harshly against the party that gave them prominence. Alan resigned to form his own political vehicle after serving in NPP governments for over a decade. Ken contested our primaries and lost but remains a force with a loyal following.
The central question is simple:
Are Alan and Ken working to strengthen the NPP, or are they planning yet another division that will weaken us ahead of 2028?
Delegates demand clear answers:
1. Do they intend to return to the fold and support NPP’s rebuilding, or are they negotiating alliances outside the party?
2. What discussions or promises are being exchanged that may affect the future of the party?
3. How does Ken’s camp justify standing with a man who walked away from the very party that built him?
The NPP cannot afford another cycle of betrayal and vote-splitting. Delegates insist that the National Executive Committee provide immediate clarity and outline safeguards to protect the party’s unity.
This is not about personalities — it is about survival. Unity, discipline, and transparency must define the new chapter of NPP, or 2028 will be lost before it begins.
Bottom line: Alan chose to walk away. Ken lost but still commands influence. Together, they can either help rebuild or once again divide. Delegates demand answers now — before smiles in photographs turn into another electoral disaster.
Enock Akonnor is an experienced Ghanaian journalist, based in Kumasi and currently serves as the CEO and Managing Editor of www.leakyghana.com.
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