The former Central Region Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bernard Allotey Jacobs, has shared crucial insights with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

His guidance is directed towards the Member of Parliament for Assin North, Kennedy Agyapong, who has pledged active support for Energy Minister, Matthew Opoku Prempeh in the bid to become Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's running mate.

During a discussion on Peace FM, Allotey Jacobs underscored the pivotal role played by Kennedy Agyapong within the party and how his support could significantly impact the party's success.

Describing Mr Agyapong as a potential leading member, Allotey Jacobs noted, "He has positioned himself as a potential leading member of the NPP, that in terms of anything, people will rally behind him."

Advocating for proactive measures, Allotey Jacobs urged the party to address any existing tensions between Kennedy Agyapong and the party.

“What Kennedy Agyapong said about campaigning for the party if NAPO is elected as Bawumia’s running mate. He has positioned himself as a potential leading member of the NPP, that in terms of anything people will rally behind him.“The party must call him to see how best they can solve any tension between him and the party, he still holds part of the key to breaking the 8,” Former Central Region Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Bernard Allotey Jacobs advised the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Recognizing Mr Agyapong's influential role, he stressed the importance of engaging with him to ensure unity and effective campaigning leading up to the elections.

Recently, Kennedy Agyapong had expressed his exclusive support for the Energy Minister as the only individual he will endorse for the role of running mate to NPP Flagbearer Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the bid to 'break the 8.'

Addressing delegates of the Bantama Constituency in the Ashanti Region ahead of the January 27 primaries, where parliamentary candidates will be selected for NPP-held constituencies, Mr Agyapong praised NAPO's positive rapport with the party's rank and file.

He emphasized the importance of NAPO's ability to energize party members and attract victory in the 2024 elections.

“If you go to NAPO's office, you will be marveled at the way he relates with party people. He takes care of party people. If we had 5 of his kind in the party, NPP would have been better off and far ahead of the NDC. Given the current circumstances where many of our members are despondent, selecting NAPO will be the only way to bring back the needed energy for victory in the 2024 elections,” Mr Agyapong said.

Ken Agyapong added, “If anybody else asks me to campaign for him or her to be selected as running mate, I won't, except Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh.”