NPP Won't 'Crucify' Kennedy Agyapong – Suame MP Defends Disciplinary Process

The Member of Parliament for Suame, John Darko, has called for patience within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following the referral of former Assin Central MP and presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong to the party's National Disciplinary Committee. Speaking on JoyNews' Newsfile on Saturday, Mr Darko emphasised that the process does not amount to persecution and should not be interpreted as a predetermined guilty verdict.

"The disciplinary committee doesn't mean that he will be crucified. The party has structures. If you have any issue, you go through that particular channel," Mr Darko stated. He stressed that the committee's engagement could ultimately conclude that no wrongdoing occurred, allowing the party to move forward united. The Suame legislator urged party members to allow the process to continue unimpeded whilst focusing on party strengthening rather than creating divisions.

Mr Agyapong was referred to the disciplinary committee following petitions over public comments, including allegations of corruption in the implementation of the Agenda 111 hospital project. Mr Darko acknowledged that if Mr Agyapong possesses evidence of wrongdoing, the disciplinary process provides an appropriate avenue for examination. "If he has evidence to support his claim, I am sure the committee may help him pursue whatever corruption he believes occurred under Agenda 111," he noted.

However, Mr Darko disagreed with Agyapong's assertion that little progress had been made on projects such as the Afari Military Hospital. He highlighted that substantial work had been completed, with staff housing approximately 77 per cent complete, roads around 80 per cent complete, and landscaping also about 77 per cent complete under the previous NPP administration.

Mr Darko cautioned younger party activists and leaders against public attacks during the NPP's rebuilding phase following electoral defeat. He appealed to party leadership to approach the matter with caution and fairness whilst ensuring the party remains inclusive. "We spend millions of cedis trying to attract people into the party and even convince supporters of other parties to join us. We should do everything possible to bring everybody on board," he stressed.