NPP Flagbearer Race: Stephen Amoah Clashes With KT Hammond
- Dr Stephen Amoah has criticised former Adansi-Asokwa MP KT Hammond for questioning Kennedy Agyapong’s source of wealth in a live interview
- KT Hammond sent a text to UTV raising concerns, which triggered a sharp response from the Nhyiaeso MP, who labelled the comments as unfair
- Amoah further defended Kennedy Agyapong’s financial credibility, citing his long-term support for the NPP and his steady rise from humble beginnings
The Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah, has slammed the former MP for Adansi-Asokwa, Kobina Tahir 'KT' Hammond, for questioning the source of wealth of Kennedy Agyapong, a flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
While Dr Amoah was on UTV Ghana granting an interview, KT Hammond sent a text message to the show, raising some concerns about the presidential aspirant's source of wealth.
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The text message, read live on television, sparked a sharp rebuttal from the Nhyiaeso MP, who described KT Hammond’s comment as inappropriate and unfair.
Dr Amoah, affectionately known as Sticka, explained that given KT Hammond’s long-standing relationship with Kennedy Agyapong, a six-term MP representing Assin Central, the comment about his source of wealth was misguided.
Sticka, who served as a Deputy Finance Minister under former President Nana Akufo-Addo, further accused the former MP of engaging in what he called 'hate speech'.
"Respectfully, KT Hammond, this is hate speech. How can you say someone should come and answer questions about how Kennedy Agyapong made his money?" he said.
The MP for Nhyiaeso further stated that if KT Hammond, who also served as Minister for Trade and Industry under Akufo-Addo, had any issue with Agyapong’s wealth, he should not have raised it in public.
"He has been a friend to Kennedy Agyapong. If Kennedy had stolen money before and KT Hammond had been a minister and a leader in the NPP, why did he sit down and not ensure that Kennedy was arrested?" he added.
Sticka defends Kennedy Agyapong’s source of wealth
Sticka mounted a strong defence for Agyapong’s financial credibility, insisting that the NPP flagbearer hopeful rose from a humble background to become a successful businessman and politician.
He added that 'Kenpong' has consistently supported the NPP financially, contributing significantly to the growth of the party.
Both Dr Amoah and KT Hammond appear to be promoting different candidates in the party’s internal race.
While Sticka is supporting Agyapong, KT Hammond is a key figure in Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign team.
The New Patriotic Party flagbearer primaries are scheduled for January 31, 2026, and five aspirants are expected to contest the leadership position.
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Bawumia urged to withdraw from flagbearer race
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that Dr Bryan Acheampong, an NPP presidential aspirant, had urged Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to withdraw from the flagbearer race.
Speaking on Good Evening Ghana, he warned that his opposition party colleague's leadership could derail the NPP's chances in the 2028 general elections.
He stated that there are divisions within the party, particularly between supporters of Bawumia and Agyapong, which could harm the NPP's prospects in 2028.
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