
The NPP presidential primaries was held on November 4, 2023, with Dr Bawumia being declared the flagbearer of the party for the forth coming presidential elections.although he failed to meet the expectations and predictions of his campaign.
He garnered a total of 118,210 votes, a commanding 61.47% of the total, effectively surpassing his primary rival, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, who garnered 71,996 votes, representing 37.41%.
Kennedy Agyapong has however delivered a message of hope to his supporters following his inability to win the just-ended NPP presidential primaries.
Many political pundits have said Kennedy Agyapong’s performance is impressive despite the defeat.
According to a video posted on line, Agyapong can be heard telling his supporters in Ghana and abroad not to lose hope because he would fight another day.
“I thank you for the confidence reposed in me. Those who fight and run away live to fight another day. What is important is that we have life. So everyone must remain calm. No one must be down-spirited. Don’t worry about me. I have other alternatives. I can go into business and not politics but time will tell. So thank you all and God bless you,” he said in a mixture of Twi and English.
Many positive comments have flooded the comment section of the video on Instagram
Meanwhile, the NDC executives is already appealing to Ken Agyapong to join their party stating that NPP has been ungrateful to him.