A flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, vows never to concede defeat in a presidential election until the Electoral Commission (EC) officially declares the results.
During his campaign tour of the Savannah Region, Mr. Agyapong told party delegates that he would remain steadfast in defending the will of the people, emphasizing that conceding before an official declaration would be both premature and irresponsible.
“Until the last constituency is counted, if I am a Presidential candidate, I will never accept defeat. I will never accept defeat until the Electoral Commission comes out to declare. I will never accept defeat,” he stated firmly, drawing loud cheers from supporters.
Portraying himself as a bold and uncompromising contender, Mr. Agyapong urged NPP delegates to elect “bold men” capable of leading the party into the 2026 general election. He stressed that the NPP needs courageous leadership that can stand its ground against the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“We need bold men,” he said. “The party needs people who can match the NDC in every respect and defend the interests of our supporters.”
Mr. Agyapong criticized some of his rivals for running personality-driven campaigns instead of focusing on key national issues such as job creation, which he said should be at the forefront of the party’s agenda.
“The delegates must reject any candidate who does not talk about jobs but spends time attacking my personality and saying I am not presidential,” he stated.
He also underscored his long-standing contributions to the NPP, asserting that few within the party had made sacrifices comparable to his.
“No one has contributed more to the party in terms of finances and body and soul,” he declared.
The former Assin Central MP, known for his outspoken nature, has been touring various regions to rally support ahead of the NPP’s upcoming flagbearer elections. His campaign has focused on economic empowerment, job creation, and what he describes as efforts to “restore honesty and discipline” within the party.
