A member of Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign strategy team, Dr. Stephen Amoah, has downplayed the recent endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia by over 60 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament, describing it as “propaganda” and a sign of growing panic within the former Vice President’s camp.
Speaking on JoyFM’s Top Story on Thursday, June 19, Dr. Amoah, who is also the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, claimed the Bawumia camp is exaggerating its support base and that the numbers being cited do not reflect genuine backing.
“It is extremely interesting and funny. You saw the numbers that were at the place—just go and look at it again, whether the number will be up to even 30,” he said.
“All those who went there did not necessarily go there because they support Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. That is not true.”
Dr. Amoah alleged that many MPs present at the meeting with Dr. Bawumia attended under pressure or for the sake of appearances. He insisted that the real support lies elsewhere—especially among the party’s grassroots and former government appointees.
He disclosed that over 260 former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) met with Kennedy Agyapong on the same day Bawumia received the MP endorsements, with about 90% reportedly declaring their support for the former Assin Central MP.
“Even today, over 260 former NPP MMDCEs and DCEs, all of them came and met Honourable Ken Ohene Agyapong. I can tell you that about 90% of such a large number support Kennedy Agyapong,” Dr. Amoah said.
He further stated that the campaign team had compiled verifiable data to support their claims.
“We will send their pictures. We have their names. They wrote their names and their numbers. We can send them to you,” he added.
Dr. Amoah also accused factions within the party of intimidating MPs, especially first-time legislators, into publicly endorsing Dr. Bawumia.
“There are other people who are being intimidated and blackmailed. Most of them went there and they support Ken. Some support Bryan, some support Adutwum,” he alleged.
Though he declined to give a specific number of MPs backing Mr. Agyapong, Dr. Amoah expressed confidence in a strong showing for the former legislator.
“Trust me, most of the MPs support Honourable Ken, and they are quiet. The game is just about to be started.”
The NPP is expected to hold its presidential primary on January 31, 2026. However, early endorsements and intensifying rhetoric suggest a fierce internal contest is already taking shape.