Main contender to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the just-ended New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer race, Kennedy Agyapong, has pledged his support to the latter, after his defeat in the presidential primaries.
Kennedy Agyapong has urged his supporters to unite and strengthen the party’s position as they prepare to face the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming 2024 elections.
He also reiterates his commitment to ensuring that the NPP retains power in the next general election.
“I believe the party has been fair and transparent, and that is the only thing I have always been preaching, and I must admit, this election is fair, and my grassroots have spoken; therefore, I accept the results in good faith.
“I pledge my support, and we are going to work tirelessly to break the eight. I want to congratulate the vice president.”
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He added, “So, party members, we are here; we should put everything behind us and let us unite this party. With unity, I believe we can break the eight, and that is all I have been preaching for.
“I want to assure you that in 2024, the showdown will be translated into NDC. We have to come together and give the NDC a showdown.”
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, however, has handed over the leadership of the NPP to Bawumia after a 16-year tenure.
Akufo-Addo has held the position of the party’s leader since 2007. As per the NPP’s constitution, Dr. Bawumia, following his victory in the presidential primaries, assumes the role of the new leader of the party.
