[ 2012-04-24 ]

NPP will never disown 'prodigal' Ken Agyapong - Sir John



The General Secretary of the opposition New
Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie also
known as Sir John says the party is solidly behind
beleaguered Assin North Member of Parliament, who
is facing trial for treason felony, attempted
genocide and terrorism act.

The NPP scribe noted that Ken Agyapong’s ordeal
has brought a new enthusiasm and courage to the
party seeking to unseat the non-performing
Mills-led administration in December.

Sir John was reacting to comments by some
political pundits and civil society that the NPP
must sanction its Assin North MP for declaring
‘war’ in the country.

They argued that the NPP could lose vital votes in
the December polls if it continues to glorify and
portray Mr. Agyapong as a hero.

The Assin North MP was given a gallant welcome at
the NPP Headquarters Thursday after spending three
days in the Bureau of National Investigations
(BNI) custody for making inflammatory comments and
declaring war on an Accra-based radio station,
Oman FM.

He was granted bail in the sum of GH¢200,000 with
one surety and cautioned to be of good conduct.

Speaking on Ekosii Sen programme Monday, Sir John
said even though the NPP has disassociate itself
from the intemperate language by the Assin North
MP, the party would never renounce the membership
of a firebrand like Ken Agyapong.

He stated that the legislator has faithfully
defended the party through thick and thin hence it
would be a blunder on the part of the party
leadership to disown him in difficult times.

Sir John described as hypocritical the holier than
thou attitude of some members of the ruling party
who are calling for the head of the Assin North
MP.

The NPP scribe said Ken Agyapong, like the
prodigal son, has been cautioned by the party to
control his temper when provoked and use
legitimate means to get his grievances addressed.

“The NPP needs a courageous person like Ken to
motivate party members to defend themselves when
their rights are abused,” he added.

Sir John said Ken Agyapong’s opponents would be
perpetually disappointed since the NPP has no
intention to throw him out of the party.

In a quick rebuttal, a member of the NDC, Kakra
Essamuah who was a panelist on the programme said
the NPP would be forever tainted if it maintains
Ken Agyapong in the party.

He warned that “if you [NPP] keep such a character
in your fold, the people of Ghana would pass their
judgment in 2012”.

Kakra Essumuah said the “the unprecedented,
violent and animalistic comment by Ken Agyapong
disqualifies him as an honourable member of
Ghana’s Parliament".

Source - MyjoyOnline

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