The ex-Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, has openly expressed his views on what he perceives as unjust removals of Kwabena Agyapong and Paul Afoko from their leadership roles within the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

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Kyerematen, who recently resigned from the NPP to pursue an independent presidential campaign, spoke passionately about the influence of sycophantic behavior in the party’s internal politics during an interview with the media.“Kwabena Agyapong and Paul Afoko were victims of sycophantic behaviour within the party,” Mr Kyerematen said on Tuesday, September 26.

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He argued that sycophancy and unquestioning loyalty to the leadership were significant factors in the regrettable removal of capable and competent individuals like Agyapong and Afoko. According to Kyerematen, both individuals were removed without a fair due process or the opportunity to defend themselves against the allegations.

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Mr Kyerematen's remarks followed his departure from the NPP, driven in part by his aspiration for a more inclusive and transparent political landscape. He stressed that the NPP needed to embrace a diversity of opinions and ensure that internal processes were fair and open.Furthermore, he highlighted that the NPP should learn from past mistakes and truly prioritize serving the people.

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According to him, Ghana needs a political party that encourages healthy debates and allows dissenting voices to be heard.Former General Secretary of the NPP, Kwabena Agyapong, was suspended in 2015 along with the party's former National Chairman, Paul Afoko, and former National Vice Chairman, Sammy Crabbe, for misconduct.

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Kwabena Agyapong was found guilty of violating Article 3(d) of the party’s constitution, which mandates members to uphold the party’s decisions, and he was also accused of unilateral actions without proper consultation with or seeking authorization from the NEC.

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