‘Loyalty to friendship is essential, but party first’ - Afenyo-Markin to Ken Agyapong

Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has reaffirmed his loyalty to former New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, describing him as a “true and trusted friend”.

According to him, although his commitment to the friendship remains “unshakable” and “unsoiled”, the interests of the party must always take precedence, stressing that the NPP comes first.

His remarks follow the NPP presidential primaries held on Saturday, January thirty-one (31), which saw former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia emerge victorious after securing one hundred and ten thousand, six hundred and forty-three (110,643) votes, representing fifty-six point four eight percent (56.48%) of the total valid votes cast. Former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, placed second with forty-six thousand, five hundred and fifty-four (46,554) votes, representing twenty-three point seven six percent (23.76%).

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Addressing his constituents on Sunday, February one (1), Mr Afenyo-Markin praised Mr Agyapong’s passion throughout the contest, stating:

He went on to emphasise his commitment to the party, despite his personal relationship with Mr Agyapong, saying:

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The Minority Leader further disclosed efforts to unite the party ahead of the two thousand and twenty-eight (2028) general elections, revealing that Mr Agyapong had already reached out to the party’s flagbearer.

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With the presidential primaries concluded, the NPP is expected to intensify efforts to unite its ranks and bring all members on board as it prepares for the 2028 general elections.