NPP Gives Disciplinary Committee Two Weeks to Investigate Petitions Against Kennedy Agyapong
The New Patriotic Party has referred multiple petitions against former presidential hopeful Kennedy Agyapong to its National Disciplinary Committee after internal complaints over his recent public comments. The move comes as the opposition party seeks to manage growing tensions following its 2024 election defeat.
ACCRA, Ghana — Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has referred a series of petitions against former presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong to its National Disciplinary Committee, giving the body two weeks to investigate allegations that his recent public comments may have breached party rules.
The decision was approved by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Council during a meeting on Thursday. According to the party, the disciplinary committee will examine the petitions before submitting recommendations to the National Council, which will decide whether any disciplinary action is warranted.
The development follows several weeks of heightened debate within the NPP after Mr Agyapong publicly criticised aspects of the party’s leadership and questioned the previous administration’s record, including delays in completing the Afari Military Hospital project in the Ashanti Region.
National Organiser Henry Nana Boakye said the referral followed established constitutional procedures and stressed that no conclusions should be drawn before the committee completes its work. He said the National Council would consider the committee’s report before taking any final decision.
Petitions cite concerns over party unity
One of the petitions was submitted by a group of NPP electoral area coordinators in the Greater Accra Region, who argued that Mr Agyapong’s recent public statements risk undermining party cohesion at a time when the party is rebuilding following its defeat in the 2024 general election.
The petition alleges that the former presidential hopeful made comments accusing some party members of wrongdoing and suggested he possessed information relating to alleged misconduct within the party.
The petitioners called on Mr Agyapong to provide any evidence supporting those claims through the party’s internal structures or appropriate state institutions. They argued that substantiating any allegations would strengthen public confidence in the party’s commitment to accountability, while unverified claims could damage the party’s public image. The group also urged the party leadership to strengthen internal guidance on public communications and reassure members that the NPP remains united ahead of preparations for the 2028 general election.
The committee is expected to report within two weeks
The disciplinary committee, chaired by former Roads Minister Kwasi Amoako-Atta, has been tasked with completing its investigation within two weeks before presenting its findings to the National Council. Party officials have not indicated what sanctions, if any, could follow the investigation. Henry Nana Boakye said the disciplinary process would be allowed to proceed independently and that it would be inappropriate to speculate on the committee’s eventual recommendations before its work is complete.
A key figure within the opposition
Mr Agyapong remains one of the NPP’s most recognisable political figures. He finished second in the party’s 2023 presidential primaries behind former Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia and continues to command support among sections of the party’s grassroots membership. His outspoken style has frequently generated public debate, with supporters describing his comments as candid criticism intended to strengthen the party, while critics argue they risk deepening divisions within the opposition.
The disciplinary process therefore comes at a politically sensitive moment as the NPP seeks to rebuild organisational cohesion and redefine its strategy ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Political analysts say the committee’s findings could influence not only Mr Agyapong’s future role within the party but also the NPP’s broader efforts to balance internal accountability with open political debate during its period in opposition. For now, the party has emphasised that the matter remains under investigation and that no disciplinary determination has yet been reached.
Why this matters
The investigation is one of the most significant internal disciplinary processes involving a senior NPP figure since the party entered opposition. Its outcome may shape how the party manages dissent, enforces internal discipline and positions itself for the 2028 general election.
Key facts
- NPP has referred all petitions against Kennedy Agyapong to its National Disciplinary Committee.
- The committee has been given two weeks to investigate.
- The National Council will decide any next steps after receiving the committee’s report.
- The petitions stem from Mr Agyapong’s recent public comments about party leadership and governance.
- No findings or sanctions have yet been announced.
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