Kwabena Agyapong is a former General Secretary of the NPP
Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ing Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, has reaffirmed his commitment to restore the soul of the party and make the welfare of its members a top priority if elected as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2028 elections.
Ing Kwabena Agyepong made these remarks when he met NPP delegates at Kunso in the Ahafo Ano South West constituency in the Ashanti Region on Saturday, October 18, 2025, as part of Phase Two of his Ashanti Regional campaign tour.
Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, the former NPP General Secretary and Press Secretary to ex-President John Agyekum Kufuor described himself as “the headmaster of those who have suffered in the NPP,” assuring that “your welfare will be at the bottom of my heart.”
“I have suffered for this party, and I know what many of you go through. I want you to know that under my leadership, the welfare of our members will be at the bottom of my heart. I am the headmaster of those who have suffered in the NPP,” he declared to loud applause.
Ing Kwabena Agyepong pledged to hold the party together and deliver victory in the 2028 general elections, emphasising that the NPP’s strength lies in its unity and not in factions or personal rivalries.
‘I have suffered the most in NPP; I will make welfare my priority’ – Kwabena Agyepong
“I have never insulted anyone contesting this race. There is no tape of me attacking any NPP member or making unguarded statements. That is not who I am,” he stated.
“If we are to win 2028, we must respect one another and rebuild trust within the rank and file of our great party.”
He reminded delegates that the NPP’s true foundation is built on sacrifice, service and selflessness, qualities he intends to restore at every level of leadership.
The former General Secretary reflected on the results of the 2024 general elections, which saw the NPP’s votes drop significantly compared to 2020.
“In 2020, President Akufo-Addo had over 6 million votes, while former President Mahama had 6.2 million. But in 2024, Mahama’s votes increased by about 200,000, while NPP’s votes dropped to just over 4 million. That means more than 2 million of our supporters did not vote,” he explained.
Ing Kwabena Agyepong attributed this decline to growing apathy among party supporters, caused by issues such as favoritism in job recruitment and school placements and a feeling among grassroots members that their sacrifices were being overlooked.
“Those people stayed away not because they love the NDC, but because they felt disconnected from our leadership. That must change,” he emphasized.
He revealed that on April 17, 2025, he wrote to the NPP National Council, advocating for former constituency executives to be given voting rights, as part of his broader push for inclusion and recognition of service within the party.
Ing Kwabena Agyepong also drew a symbolic connection between his political journey and that of his mentor, former President John Agyekum Kufuor, whom he referred to as “his father in politics.”
“President Kufuor won the 2000 elections when he was the last on the ballot paper, and I, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, am also last on the ballot paper. That is a sign, aseɛ hɔ that victory is coming again for us,” news.apmediag quote him to have said with a smile, drawing laughter and cheers from the delegates.
The meeting ended on a highly spirited note, as delegates cheered and sang in solidarity, pledging their support for Ing Kwabena Agyepong’s message of integrity, unity and welfare-centered leadership.