A former flagbearer aspirant of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Nsafoa Poku, believes the party will remain stronger even if Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a former MP and flagbearer aspirant, leaves.
According to him, although the former Assin Central Member of Parliament is influential in the party, his exit will not be the end of the elephant fraternity.
Nsafoa Poku’s comments come on the back of the growing concerns within the NPP following calls by some members for the ex legislator to be sanctioned over recent remarks he made which they believe will thwart the fortunes of the party in future elections.
Ken Agyapong had maintained that internal criticisms are not going to intimidate him, warning that any attempts to dismiss his concerns could push him to reveal further information that will be damning.
“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.
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However, Kwadwo Poku believes the NPP will still survive without the vociferous politician.
He referenced what he described as a social experiment in New York involving a renowned symphony musician to illustrate his point.
“There is a social experiment in New York. There is a man who plays symphony there. Anytime he plays, you cannot get a ticket because the wealthy in New York buy his tickets. The same man was put at the subway and was asked to play, but nobody gave him money while he played there,” Mr. Poku said.
According to him, the experiment demonstrates that an individual’s perceived importance is often shaped by the platform and institution they are associated with.
“This means that your importance is with the company you keep. No single person is bigger than NPP or NDC. Nobody gives these two political parties that credit enough,” he said on Citi FM on Monday, June 22, 2026.
He expressed his willingness to personally encourage Ken Agyapong to remain in the NPP and support the reconciliation efforts to brighten their chances in the upcoming elections.
“I will sit with Ken Agyapong and beg him anytime and any day to stay with the NPP, but if we cannot reconcile and he leaves the NPP, his departure will not collapse the NPP,” he added.
