A political science lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Dr. Sebastian Paloo has warned that the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) could face serious political consequences if its strained relationship with former flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Agyapong is not resolved, suggesting the outspoken politician may even leave the party.
Speaking on Kessben TV’s Digest show today, he insisted that, recent developments indicate that the NPP has moved beyond the reconciliation stage, with several efforts to mend relations after the party’s presidential primaries reportedly failing to yield results.
The analyst claimed that Agyapong rejected a reconciliation role offered to him after the primaries, adding that his recent public comments suggest he is no longer interested in actively engaging with the party.
While acknowledging that previous defections from the NPP had limited political impact, the analyst argued that Agyapong’s situation is different because of his strong grassroots appeal.
“Ken Agyapong is loved by market women, entrepreneurs, business people and the grassroots. He speaks a language ordinary people understand, and that poses a danger to the NPP,” the analyst said.
Dr. Paloo further argued that the NPP is fortunate to still have the opportunity to reconnect with the grassroots supporters and explain to them that Kennedy has helped the party a lot but his current position is rather destroying the party.
According to Dr. Paloo, Agyapong believes he is best positioned to lead the NPP, describing such ambitions as common in partisan politics.
However, the analyst cautioned that if Agyapong eventually leaves the party, it could significantly weaken the NPP ahead of the next general election because of the large number of supporters believed to be loyal to him.
The comments add to ongoing discussions within the NPP over party unity and preparations for future elections, as party faithful continue to call for reconciliation among leading figures
