Former Assin Central Member of Parliament and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has warned members of the party against attempts to portray him as bitter, stating that he would reveal more information about alleged wrongdoing if he continues to be attacked.
His comments come in the wake of criticism from some members of the NPP following his recent remarks on the failure of the party to complete and operationalise the Afari Military Hospital after eight years in government.
Speaking on Net 2 TV, Agyapong expressed disappointment over the state of the hospital project, describing it as a missed opportunity to improve healthcare delivery for both military personnel and civilians.
He dismissed suggestions that his criticisms were motivated by bitterness over events during the party’s 2024 campaign, insisting that his concerns were based on the need for accountability and national development.
“The NPP says I am bitter. I will not say anything to them. They think it is about what they did during the campaign. They can’t shut me down. If Ghanaians want to know, they should ask them about Agenda 111 if they were able to complete one. They sold the contracts to other people and take 10 per cent,” he alleged.
The former lawmaker cautioned party members against provoking him, warning that he could disclose more information if the attacks persist.
“NPP should be careful with me, saying I am bitter. If they provoke me, I will spill the beans all over the place,” he said.
Agyapong further alleged that the practice of selling contracts and demanding kickbacks is not limited to the NPP, claiming that similar incidents have occurred in dealings involving the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to him, a contract valued at $55 million was once brought to his wife, with a request that she pay a seven per cent advance before it could be awarded.
“In the NDC too, I was there when somebody brought a contract to my wife about 55 million dollars. She was asked to pay an advance of 7 per cent before they give it to her,” he alleged.
He maintained that corruption remains deeply rooted in Ghana’s political system and insisted that politicians have not been truthful with the Ghanaian public.
Agyapong stressed that he would not be intimidated into silence over issues he believes affect national development and accountability.