Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, on Thursday, July 10, stormed the Ablekuma North constituency to rally support for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate, Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie, ahead of the parliamentary rerun scheduled for Friday, July 11.
His visit comes despite the NPP’s official decision to withdraw from the rerun, describing the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to conduct fresh voting in 19 polling stations as “unjust.” Legal and administrative attempts by the party to halt the process were ultimately unsuccessful.
In defiance of the party’s directive, Akua Afriyie has chosen to contest the rerun—a move that has drawn backing from several high-profile NPP figures.
Agyapong was seen engaging directly with supporters on the ground, including joining a card game, as enthusiastic crowds cheered him on, underscoring his grassroots appeal and firm support for Afriyie’s candidacy.
He was joined by other NPP lawmakers—including Vincent Ekow Assafuah, MP for Tafo; Davis Opoku Ansah, MP for Mpraeso; and Stephen Amoah, MP for Nhyiaeso— who were seen in the constituency, in what appeared to be a coordinated show of support for Nana Akua Afriyie.
Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission has reiterated that the rerun is being conducted independently and is free from political interference, in response to allegations that it is favouring the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The Commission has maintained that the rerun is a response to disputes in the earlier results and is intended to ensure a fair and transparent electoral process.
Ablekuma North rerun not politically influenced – EC
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