Kwabena Agyapong Tells Kokrokoo: “NPP Must Change Bawumia”
In a bold intervention on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo with Kwami Sefa Kayi, former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyei Agyapong urged the New Patriotic Party to replace Mahamudu Bawumia, arguing the party needs fresh leadership ahead of future political contests.
A call for change
Kwabena Agyapong, a notable figure within the NPP, made headlines with his declaration that “NPP must kick Bawumia out and bring Kennedy Agyapong” as the party’s flagbearer  . With the 2028 election cycle already in view, he asserted the NPP requires a new face and new ideas to revitalize its appeal.
Context and internal debate
The comments come amid growing internal debate within the NPP about its direction following the 2024 electoral defeat. In that election, Bawumia ran as the NPP presidential candidate, losing to John Mahama of the NDC, and the party also lost its parliamentary majority .
Kwabena Agyapong stressed that after nearly 16 years of NPP leadership—first under President Nana Akufo‑Addo and later with Bawumia as the flagbearer—party voters deserve a fresh slate of leaders and ideas .
Mixed views within the party
The call for leadership change comes alongside contrasting viewpoints. While Agyapong is pushing for Ken Agyapong to step in, others like Dela Edem—a member of the NDC communications team—indicated they still prefer Bawumia as the NPP candidate, citing his potential to restore internal unity and policy discipline .
Implications for NPP’s future
This internal tension underscores broader questions about the NPP’s strategy post‑2024 defeat. With a determined NDC now holding both the presidency and parliamentary majority, the NPP faces pressure to redefine its leadership and platform. Agyapong’s proposal reflects a faction within the party convinced that Bawumia’s leadership has run its course.
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Summary: Kwabena Agyapong, speaking on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo, called for the NPP to replace Mahamudu Bawumia with Kennedy Agyapong as flagbearer, arguing the party needs renewal in leadership and ideas as it prepares for future elections.