I will not apologise. I don’t fear anybody – Kennedy Agyapong over ‘Bawumia is a liar’comment
A New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has maintained his claim that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is a “liar,” saying he will not withdraw the comment despite calls for calm and unity after the party’s Peace Pact signing.
His stance comes amid increasing pressure from party supporters and stakeholders urging restraint following the signing of the peace agreement aimed at promoting unity ahead of the party’s internal contest.
After the backlash, a statement circulating on social media and bearing his name, which apologised to Dr Bawumia, was attributed to his campaign team.
However, the Campaign Spokesperson for Team Ken, Kwasi Kwarteng, Esq., denied issuing the statement, stressing that Agyapong has not apologised and still stands by his remarks.
After the Peace Pact event, Agyapong was later seen addressing supporters, where he repeated that he would not apologise.
“I will not apologise. I will apologise my foot. I don’t fear anybody,” he said, insisting he would not be forced to withdraw the “Bawumia is a liar” comment.
Agyapong explained that his remarks were part of his account of events at the Peace Pact ceremony, where he claimed he resisted pressure to sign the document until what he described as errors were addressed.
He said he was the only aspirant who identified what he called “glaring mistakes” in the document, while others, including highly educated party members, allegedly failed to review it properly.
“Even PhD holders couldn’t see the mistakes,” he said, warning that signing documents without careful scrutiny was dangerous and likening it to “signing your own death warrant.”
He maintained that his refusal to retreat showed his commitment to speaking his mind and his unwillingness to change his style for political convenience as the party moves toward a tense primary.
Meanwhile, political analysts say Agyapong’s posture risks undermining the spirit of unity the Peace Pact was meant to encourage.
They argue that continued verbal attacks after signing a peace agreement send mixed signals about commitment to restraint and cohesion within the party.
Some analysts also believe the contrast in responses could benefit Vice President Bawumia.
“A Vice President does not need to trade insults to win credibility. The contrast between restraint and provocation often speaks for itself,” a political science lecturer, who asked to remain anonymous, said.
Observers have also warned that internal divisions and rising rhetoric could deepen cracks within the party at a time when party leaders are calling for unity ahead of key national elections…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>