Flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare and unity of the party’s grassroots, pledging to restore hope, dignity, and inclusivity within the NPP if elected leader.
Speaking to delegates of the Ahafo Ano South West constituency at Kunso on Saturday, October 18, 2025, as part of the second phase of his Ashanti Regional campaign tour, Ing. Agyepong declared that he deeply understands the pain and struggles of loyal party members who have been sidelined after years of service.
“I am the headmaster of those who have suffered in the NPP, and your welfare will be at the bottom of my heart,”— Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong
He emphasized that his leadership would prioritize fairness, inclusion, and the restoration of the NPP’s founding values of sacrifice, service, and selflessness. According to him, the current disconnection between the party’s leadership and its grassroots base must be bridged if the NPP is to regain the trust of the Ghanaian people.
The former General Secretary of the NPP and Press Secretary to former President John Agyekum Kufuor recounted his decades-long service to the party, highlighting the lessons he learned from President Kufuor about unity and humility in leadership.
“I will hold this party together and deliver victory in 2028. I have never insulted anyone in this race, and I have no tape of speaking against any NPP member. My focus is on uniting our family and restoring respect within our ranks,” he stated.
Ing. Agyepong also expressed concern over the welfare of long-serving members and retired party executives, noting that many who once toiled for the NPP now feel abandoned. He revealed that on April 17, 2025, he wrote to the National Council proposing that former constituency executives be granted voting rights, as part of his broader effort to make the party more inclusive.
Touching on electoral performance, he warned that the NPP must learn from its 2024 losses, where voter apathy among the party’s own supporters led to a drop of over two million votes. He attributed this to disillusionment, job recruitment frustrations, and unmet expectations, stressing that rebuilding trust is key to future victory.
The veteran politician, who proudly describes himself as “a man of principle, discipline, and integrity,” drew inspiration from his political mentor, former President Kufuor, reminding delegates that Kufuor won the 2000 elections from the bottom of the ballot paper — a position he also occupies in the upcoming primaries.
“Kufuor, my father in politics, won from the bottom of the ballot. I am also last on the ballot — asɛɛ hɔ — and I believe it’s a sign that victory is coming,” he said to loud cheers and applause.
The enthusiastic delegates responded warmly to his message, with several expressing renewed confidence in his leadership, describing him as a unifier, disciplinarian, and man of integrity who represents the true spirit of the NPP.
