By affedzie Kennedy Agyapong, A heated clash erupted between former Assin Central MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong and Kwame Baffoe Abronye, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Bono Regional Chairman, during Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s thank-you tour in the Bono Region on Monday, April 28, 2025.
The tense exchange nearly derailed the meeting, which was part of Dr. Bawumia’s nationwide tour following his presidential campaign.
How the Clash Started
As regional chairman and host, Abronye was the first to address the gathering. In his speech, he launched pointed criticisms about what he described as the hypocrisy of some party figures promoting unity after previously sowing division — a statement Kennedy Agyapong took personally.
Referring to the post-election fact-finding committee led by Prof. Mike Ocquaye, Abronye accused unnamed party members of making inflammatory statements that were weaponized by the opposition NDC during the election campaign.
He further rejected a proposal reportedly put forward by Kennedy Agyapong to grant amnesty to suspended or former members of the NPP, arguing that such a move would reward indiscipline.
“This party needs discipline, and I do not support such a proposal,” Abronye stated firmly, insisting that the party must uphold internal accountability.
Kennedy Agyapong Hits Back
Unsurprisingly, Kennedy Agyapong did not take the remarks lightly. Taking the microphone, he lashed out at Abronye, calling him out both indirectly and directly in an impassioned rebuttal.
“Some people talk as if they own the party, but they don’t. If we are looking for real men in the party, they don’t measure up,” Agyapong declared.
He went on to belittle Abronye’s contributions, suggesting that some people speak boldly despite offering very little to the party financially.
“They go around begging, yet they have mouths to talk. Even poor people want to speak their minds, how much more rich men like us? Who born dog!” Agyapong exclaimed, a phrase that drew shocked reactions from attendees.
Performance and Party Politics
Agyapong also took aim at Abronye’s performance as Regional Chairman, pointing out that the NPP had managed to secure only one parliamentary seat in the entire Bono Region — a veiled jab at Abronye’s leadership record.
In response, Abronye had earlier defended his track record and that of local party executives, stating that although Bono voted overwhelmingly for the NPP in 2016 and 2020, the region saw little government development. Key infrastructure demands, such as roads, were consistently ignored between 2017 and 2024, he claimed.
Tensions Within the NPP
This public confrontation underscores the growing internal tensions within the New Patriotic Party as it seeks to regroup after its electoral defeat. The call for unity, reconciliation, and reforms appears to be clashing with demands for accountability and discipline — and the rift is playing out in front of party faithful.
As Dr. Bawumia continues his thank-you tour, party leadership may need to address these deepening divisions if the NPP hopes to present a unified front ahead of the next election cycle.
