Kennedy Agyapong's Campaign Secretary for Asunafo South Defects to Bawumia's Camp

• Eric Agyemang, who once linked to Kennedy Agyapong's campaign team, has declared support for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia
• He said claims made against Bawumia were false and expressed deep regret over his previous actions
• His public defection comes as the NPP's flagbearer race intensifies ahead of the party's primaries

Eric Agyemang, a man purported to be the Deputy Campaign Secretary for Kennedy Agyapong, has defected to join Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's team as the flagbearer race of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) draws closer.

In a video circulating on social media, Mr Agyemang openly declared his support for Dr Bawumia's candidacy.

He also expressed regret for his previous actions and statements made against Dr Bawumia, the former Vice President of Ghana, during the party’s internal campaign period.

The young politician said that he had taken time to reflect and verify some claims and came to the realisation that most of the things said about the former Vice President were lies.

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“I came to all of you to campaign for Kennedy Agyapong in the past, but I have come to realise that the things we said about Dr Bawumia were lies and falsehood. I regret it deeply and I am withdrawing everything I told you about him. Let us all come together and support Dr Bawumia,” he said.

Watch the video below:

NPP to elect flagbearer in 2026

The flagbearer race, scheduled for January 31, 2026, will be fiercely contested by Kennedy Agyapong, a former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr Bryan Acheampong, former agric minister, Yaw Osei Adutwum, former education minister, and a former general secretary of the party, Kwabena Agyei Agyapong.

On Friday, October 10, the Election Committee of the NPP held a balloting for the five presidential aspirants.

Below is how the aspirants will be placed on the presidential ballot based on the numbers they picked:

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1. Kennedy Agyapong
2. Dr Bryan Acheampong
3. Dr Mahamudu Bawumia
4. Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum
5. Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyapong

The five aspirants have intensified their campaigns, touring the country to canvass for votes from NPP delegates as the flagbearer race draws nearer.

Eric Agyemang's endorsement of Bawumia sparks reaction

Ghanaians on social media have reacted to Eric Agyemang's switch from Kennedy Agyapong's camp to Bawumia's team.

YEN.com.com.gh compiled a few of the reactions below:

NPP.. Forward ever said:

"By 1st January de3 na aka Kennedy ne aboa apapo p3."

@Oj_Daves Homes also said:

"Wo na wo maame awu na wose wada aaa 3to gye waaa 😆😆😆"

@Nana kwadwo commented:

"Masa we don't need u goooooooo concert man."

Adwoa Safo denies ditching Bawumia for Kennedy

In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that a former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya and Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection,Sarah Adwoa Safo denied claims that she has shifted her support from Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to Kennedy Agyapong .

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She described the report by The Insight Newspaper as misleading and demanded a full retraction and apology.

The former Dome-Kwabenya MP reaffirmed her support for Bawumia ahead of the 2028 elections, citing his competence and leadership.

Source: YEN.com.gh