Consider Kennedy Agyapong as Running Mate – Lawyer Kusi
By: Adwoa Nyarko Asiamah
William Kusi, Esq., Ashanti Regional Coordinator for Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign, has urged the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to consider Kennedy Agyapong as a possible running mate, warning that the party risks internal division if reconciliation efforts are mishandled.
Speaking on Pure FM, Lawyer Kusi argued that Kennedy Agyapong enjoys broader appeal among the general electorate than is reflected in the party’s delegate-based system. He maintained that the internal contest did not accurately measure grassroots support, claiming the system has increasingly been influenced by financial considerations rather than genuine popularity.
He expressed concern that expanding the delegate system, which was intended to curb vote-buying, has instead worsened the problem. According to him, the current situation poses a serious threat to party unity and could negatively affect the NPP’s chances in the next general election if not addressed.
Lawyer Kusi further cautioned that it would be difficult to convince Kennedy Agyapong’s supporters to rally behind the eventual winner if provocations, insults, and insinuations continue. He stressed that unity cannot be achieved under a “winner-takes-all” approach and called on the leadership to adopt a more inclusive posture.
He also criticised what he described as a closed and controlling leadership culture within the party, noting that such an approach alienates key supporters and weakens internal cohesion.
On the outcome of the contest, Lawyer Kusi described Bryan Acheampong’s performance as impressive, though not surprising, adding that Bryan drew a significant number of votes from the Kennedy Agyapong camp. He acknowledged that several factors during the campaign period influenced the final results.
Touching on the party’s electoral prospects, Lawyer Kusi suggested that winning the general election would require more effort if Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia leads the ticket, compared to Kennedy Agyapong. He therefore called for a comprehensive reconciliation process, including amnesty for aggrieved members and efforts to bring back those who have distanced themselves from the party.
He concluded by urging the party’s leadership to prioritise unity, broaden engagement, and take deliberate steps to bring all factions together if the NPP hopes to retain power.
