Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, has highlighted that the recent New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary on November 4 saw many individuals underestimating his influence in the political landscape.

Mr Agyapong stressed that his opponents consistently underestimated him, evident in their surprise at his securing over 37% of the votes. He pointed out the initial predictions suggesting he would receive less than 15% or at most 20%, noting that those who made such forecasts are now silent.

During an event in Accra on November 11, 2023, he noted that the race was essentially a clash between himself and the entire government of President Akufo-Addo.

"We all fought a good fight. We went into a contest and as you know, you either win or lose. This contest was one man against the whole system," he said to cheers from the gathering that brought together campaign officers and supporters from across the country.

"They underestimated me, when the election was getting close, I was told I will get 10% maximum. Others floated a research finding that I will get 15%, today they are all hiding," he stressed.

Following the November 4 vote, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia emerged victorious in the party’s flagbearer contest, securing 61.47% of the total votes cast by nearly 200,000 delegates. His closest contender, Ken Agyapong, secured around 37.41%, a figure that surprised observers and critics.

Since the contest, party members who had previously criticized Ken have commended him for his performance during the campaigns. Earlier this week, Bawumia visited Ken at his residence in what is perceived as an initial effort to bring him on board for the 2024 campaign.