NPP Govt's Ministerial Position: Akufo-Addo Didn't Even Want To  Hear The Name Of Afenyo-Markin—Ken Agyapong Drombs Another Bombshell

Presidential Hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who doubles as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central in the Central Region, Honourable Kennedy Agyapong has exposed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on how the President harboured a hatred for some leading members of the NPP who have worked for attainment of political power in both 2016 and 2020 general elections.

The NPP firebrand made a shocking revelation on how the Member of the Parliament (MP) for the Effutu constituency in the Central Region, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, was not given a ministerial position in the NPP government under President Akufo-Addo.

Speaking on a live radio interview on Cape-Coast-based Kastle FM, Mr Agyapong disclosed that Afenyo-Markin was refused the position due to an issue he had with an agriculture bank as he was rejected by the president and the position was handed over to Madam Mavis Hawa Koomson.

“We were fighting for Alex Markin to get the ministerial position. But there was an issue with him involving agric bank. The president didn't even want to hear his name. So the most senior after Alex Markin was Hawa Koomson, and we got the position for her,” he said.

Kennedy Agyapong further emphasized his stance, claiming that he was responsible for major initiatives endorsed by Hawa Koomson, who is the current minister for fisheries. He insisted that without his backing, she would never have been able to claim any political position as no one would listen to her.

“How would Hawa Koomson, who was based in the central region have gotten such a position. I was the one who created special initiatives for her. Anyone who is being considered for a ministerial position has to go through me,” He said.

He continued “Are you saying Hawa Koomson could launch campaigns in the Central Region without me? Who will listen to her?” he questioned.

The New Patriotic Party is currently gearing up to select its official flagbearer who would represent the party for the presidential seat in the 2024 general elections to be held in December 2024.

Mr Agyapong is competing against vice-president Mahumudu Bawumia, former Minister for Agriculture Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto and former MP for Mampong, Francis Addai Nimo.

The NPP is expected to hold its national delegates conference on November 4 to elect its flagbearer for the 2024 general elections.