Kennedy Agyapong Warns NPP of 2027 Exposé Amid Rising Tensions Over Afari Military Hospital Project

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is facing a significant internal crisis as former Assin Central Member of Parliament and presidential hopeful, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has threatened to "spill the beans" and expose sensitive party information starting in June 2027 if he continues to be provoked by party critics. The controversy centers on Mr. Agyapong’s vocal criticism of the government’s failure to operationalize the Afari Military Hospital project, a $180 million facility that has remained unfinished despite the party's eight years in power. During interviews on Oman FM and Net 2 TV, Agyapong questioned the party's moral authority to criticize the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for project delays when the NPP itself failed to complete the hospital during its tenure.

In response to these allegations, the NPP leadership has expressed deep disappointment, labeling Mr. Agyapong's public commentary as unfortunate and detrimental to the party's image. The internal friction has escalated to formal proceedings, with NPP member Charles Opoku filing a petition for a disciplinary review of Agyapong’s conduct. The petition accuses the former MP of violating the party's constitution and damaging unity ahead of the 2028 elections. Furthermore, former Deputy Defence Minister Kofi Amankwa-Manu has publicly refuted Agyapong’s claims that his oversight committee was obstructed from visiting the hospital site, asserting that no formal request for such a visit was ever made.

Mr. Agyapong has rejected the "bitter" label frequently used by his detractors, insisting his motivations are rooted in national development and accountability rather than personal grievances over his failed presidential bid. He has further alleged that corruption and contract kickbacks are systemic issues plaguing both the NPP and the NDC. However, his spokesperson, Kwasi Kwarteng, has attempted to soften the rhetoric, suggesting that Agyapong’s remarks were intended to spark necessary introspection and reconciliation within the party rather than to cause division or destruction.

Amidst this turmoil, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, MP for Abetifi, has emerged as a voice for unity, urging both Mr. Agyapong and party supporters to "lower the temperature" and lay down the "weapons of internal warfare." Acheampong emphasized that reconciliation is essential for the NPP to rebuild its structures and present a united front for the 2028 general elections. He called on all factions to prioritize party survival over individual grievances, noting that the focus must now shift toward supporting the party's leadership and ensuring electoral success in the coming years.