A coalition of youth from Zongo communities has issued a strong warning to New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant Kennedy Agyapong, cautioning him to stay away from their communities following what they describe as deeply offensive comments made by a member of his campaign team.
The uproar stems from remarks by Dr. Stephen Amoah, also known as “Sticka,” who claimed the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 general elections was partly due to the Islamic faith of the then-presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The comment, widely condemned as religiously intolerant, has drawn sharp criticism and heightened tensions within the party’s base and the broader public.
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Speaking on Citi FM, the Public Relations Officer of the Zongo Youth Movement, Abdullai Ali, slammed the remarks as “divisive, disrespectful, and dangerous,” accusing Agyapong and his team of failing to uphold Ghana’s long-standing tradition of religious harmony.
“This is more than just one person’s loose talk. It reflects a troubling mindset. If Kennedy Agyapong had immediately disassociated himself from Dr. Amoah’s comment, we would have dealt with the issue differently. But the silence—and in some cases, the defense—speaks volumes,” Ali asserted.
Ali went on to demand an unqualified public apology from both Dr. Amoah and Kennedy Agyapong, warning that the Zongo youth would mobilise against any future campaign efforts by the Assin Central MP within their communities.
“We will resist any attempt to divide us along religious lines. Our communities deserve better than to be used as political pawns,” he added.
Kennedy Agyapong, widely known for his fiery rhetoric, has not publicly addressed the controversy. Instead, he has turned his focus on internal NPP matters, launching a blistering attack on the party’s leadership at the 2025 NPP Constituency Chairmen Caucus Conference in Kumasi.
In his address, Agyapong argued that the party’s failure in 2024 stemmed not from candidate selection, but from internal rot and the unchecked power of what he called “monsters” within the party hierarchy.
“Unless we fix our internal problems, even if Jesus Christ is our candidate, we will still lose. Because those campaigning don’t even understand the causes of our defeat,” he said.
Meanwhile, calls for clarity, accountability, and unity within the party continue to grow louder.