Former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, says he will not be intimidated or silenced by criticism from members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over his recent comments on governance and accountability.
His remarks come in the wake of backlash from some party faithful after he publicly criticised the NPP administration for failing to complete and operationalise the Afari Military Hospital during its eight years in office.
Agyapong described the stalled project as a major disappointment, arguing that it represents a missed opportunity to improve healthcare delivery in the country. He noted that the facility was intended to serve both military personnel and civilians and should have been fully functional by now considering the significant investment made in it.
Speaking on Net 2 TV, the former NPP flagbearer aspirant rejected claims that his comments were driven by bitterness following the party’s internal political contests. He insisted that his concerns are rooted in a desire to see Ghana develop rather than partisan interests.
“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, whether they were able to complete one. They sold the contracts to other people and took 10 per cent,” he alleged.
Agyapong further warned party members against dismissing his concerns, suggesting that continued attacks could lead him to reveal additional information.
“NPP should be careful with me, saying I am bitter. If they provoke me, I will spill the beans all over the place,” he cautioned.
The outspoken politician also claimed that alleged contract-related kickbacks are not exclusive to one political party. According to him, similar practices have occurred in transactions linked to the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“In the NDC, too, I was there when somebody brought a contract to my wife worth 55 million dollars. She was asked to pay an advance of 7 per cent before they would give it to her,” he alleged.
Agyapong maintained that corruption remains deeply embedded in Ghana’s political system and accused politicians across the divide of misleading the public. He stressed that he would continue speaking out on issues he believes are hindering the country’s progress and governance, regardless of the criticism he faces.