NPP Presidential Primaries: Kennedy Agyapong's Campaign Spokesperson Kwasi Kwarteng Breaks Silence
- Kennedy Agyapong's campaign spokesperson, Kwasi Kwarteng, has broken his silence as Dr Bawumia takes a commanding lead in the 2026 NPP primaries
- In a video, the prominent associate of the former Assin Central MP shared his reaction to the provisional results from the votes accumulated in the election
- In a Facebook post, Kwasi Kwarteng also sent a message to Prophet Bernard ElBernard, who had prophesied that Kennedy Agyapong would win
Kwesi Kwarteng, a spokesperson for the campaign team of former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, has spoken as provisional results from the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) presidential primaries elections on Saturday, January 31, 2026, trickle in.
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The NPP held its presidential primaries to elect a new flagbearer to represent them against the NDC and other political parties in the 2028 general elections.
The party's internal election came over a year after they suffered a major defeat in the 2024 general elections to the current ruling party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Provisional results from the NPP presidential primaries indicate that former Vice President Dr Mahamudu, who previously lost woefully to President John Dramani Mahama in the last general elections, is on course to become the flagbearer for a second time.
Bawumia faced fierce competition from former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, Abetifi MP Dr Bryan Acheampong, Bosomtwe MP Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, and former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyepong, all of whom were looking to lead the party in the 2028 elections as its presidential candidate.
Kennedy Agyapong's campaign spokesperson speaks after voting
In an interview with blogger 1957 News at Kennedy Agyapong's campaign headquarters, Kwasi Kwarteng appeared sombre as he said he had not received authorisation to speak publicly about the election's outcome and that his team was waiting for the official declaration.
He expressed gratitude to the party's delegates and supporters for the smooth and largely peaceful primaries held at various polling stations in the country.
Kwarteng appeared to concede defeat to Dr Bawumia as he commended the Kennedy Agyapong campaign team for putting in their best effort in the elections. He noted that he and his team would respect the delegates' choice.
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Kennedy's campaign spokesperson also commended the electoral process, which he described as transparent and fair.
He stated that his team would happily concede defeat and congratulate Dr Bawumia if he is ultimately declared the winner of the presidential primaries.
The Instagram video of Kwesi Kwarteng speaking is below:
In a Facebook post, Kwesi Kwarteng also expressed his appreciation to Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun, who had emphatically prophesied victory for Kennedy Agyapong in the NPP presidential primaries on several occasions.
He wrote:
"You sacrificed it all. You're appreciated, Man of God."
Below is the Facebook post of Kwesi Kwarteng thanking Prophet Bernard ElBernard Nelson-Eshun:
Kwasi Kwarteng's remarks stir reactions
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Scorpiogee16 commented:
"You have spoken well."
Ganyobi_naa16 wrote:
"Aww pains😂😂."
Kobby_a.a.m said:
"Now he’s humble."
Kennedy Agyapong wins Assin Central over Bawumia
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Kennedy Agyapong won the Assin Central constituency over Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the NPP's presidential primary on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
The former Assin Central MP polled 495 votes, while second-placed Bawumia recorded a mere 28 votes.
Bryan Acheampong got four votes, while the remaining two candidates, Kwabena Agyapong and former Education Minister Yaw Osei Adutwum, received only one vote each.
Source: YEN.com.gh
