The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, has underscored the importance of a prospective presidential candidate within the party, Kennedy Agyapong.Addressing the media, Chairman Wontumi emphasized that Kennedy Agyapong's role within the party is crucial, highlighting his significant value as an asset.

Wontumi believes that the party would experience a substantial setback if they are to lose Mr Agyapong, as his presence serves as a protective shield for the party's interests.

Additionally, he disclosed that he and Kennedy regularly exchange ideas and provide each other with advice, referring to their relationship as that of brothers."Kennedy Agyapong and myself are the popular people, you can like it or not. I told Kennedy he will be second, I spoke to him today. He is my senior brother. Kennedy should have looked for running mates. Kennedy is an asset, I am telling you I mentioned his name before me," he added.

He made these remarks after the just ended Super Delegates Conference of the party.

The party on Saturday, August, 26, 2023 delegates from the NPP gathered to cast their votes.

The purpose was to narrow down the field of ten presidential aspirants to a final selection of five candidates.After the votes, the official results revealed a significant victory for vice president, Dr. Bawumia, positioning him favorably ahead of the main primary scheduled for November.

Dr. Bawumia secured a resounding win by amassing 629 votes, securing the top position.

In the same vein, Kennedy Agyapong secured the second position with a total of 132 votes, while Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen acquired 95 votes, placing him third.

Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto followed with 36 votes, securing the fourth position.

Both Mr. Boakye Agyarko and Francis Addai Nimoh shared the fifth spot with nine votes each.

The remaining results were as follows: Kwabena Agyei Agyepong secured six votes, Joe Ghartey gained four votes, Kwadwo Poku received three votes, and Kofi Konadu Apraku obtained zero votes.

The party is expected to its flagbearer for the upcoming 2024 general elections on November 4, 2023.