Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, has responded to a prophecy forecasting that he would receive no more than 16% of votes in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries.

Prophet Paul Kusi Appiah of the Charisma Temple International Ministry stated that he was willing to be labeled a 'false prophet' if Agyapong exceeded the 16% prediction in the November 4 vote.

Following the primaries, Agyapong surpassed the forecasted margin, securing 37% of the votes compared to the eventual winner, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, who obtained over 61%.

During a thanksgiving party over the weekend, where he addressed his campaign team and supporters from across the country, Agyapong spoke to those who doubted his strength and underestimated him.

"We went into a contest and as you know, you either win or lose. This contest was one man against the whole system. 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 said to applause.

On Prophet Kusi Appaih, he submitted: "A pastor claimed if I got over 16%, he should die. But this evening I pray for God to grant him long life... I want to tell him that he who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day.

"So, I know there is time ahead of us. I beseech you all to pray for me to get long life with good health, with that, the will of God will surely be done," he stressed.

Aftermath of November 4

Following the November 4 vote, Dr. Bawumia secured victory in the party's flagbearer contest by polling 61.47% of the total votes cast, representing nearly 200,000 delegates.

His nearest rival, Ken Agyapong, garnered a surprising 37.41%, eliciting commendation from party members who had previously criticized him during the campaigns.

This week, Bawumia visited Ken at his residence, indicating early efforts to bring him on board for the 2024 campaign.