NPP presidential aspirant and Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, claims to know the reason why Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, a fellow MP representing the Effutu constituency in the Central Region, has no ministerial role under the Akufo-Addo administration.

During a live radio interview on Kastle FM, Cape Coast, Mr. Agyapong explained that Afenyo-Markin was denied the Fisheries Minister position due to an issue involving an agriculture bank. As a result, the president rejected his appointment, and the role was subsequently awarded to Mavis Hawa Koomson.

Kennedy Agyapong reiterated his position, asserting that he played a pivotal role in supporting major initiatives championed by Hawa Koomson, the current Minister for Fisheries.

He contended that without his support, she would not have been able to secure any political role, as her voice would have gone unheard.

“How would Hawa Koomson, who was based in the central region have gotten such a position. I was the one who created special initiatives for her. Anyone who is being considered for a ministerial position has to go through me,” he said.

He continued “Are you saying Hawa Koomson could launch campaigns in the Central Region without me? Who will listen to her?” he questioned.

The New Patriotic Party is in the midst of preparations to choose its official flagbearer, who will lead the party in the 2024 presidential elections scheduled for December 2024.

Kennedy Agyapong is contending for this position against Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia, former Minister of Agriculture Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, and former MP for Mampong, Francis Addai Nimo.

The NPP has scheduled its national delegates conference for November 4 to select its flagbearer for the upcoming 2024 general elections.