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NPP member petitions party leadership to discipline Kennedy Agyapong over alleged misconduct
A Deputy National TESCON Coordinator of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Charles Opoku, has petitioned the party’s leadership to initiate disciplinary proceedings against former flag-bearer aspirant and former Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, over what he describes as repeated attacks on the party and its members.
In a petition dated June 18, 2026, and addressed to the General Secretary of the NPP, Mr. Opoku accused Mr. Agyapong of making public statements that have allegedly damaged the image of the party, created divisions among members, and caused disaffection within the NPP.
According to him, Mr. Agyapong’s conduct over the years has been inconsistent with the values and principles outlined in the party’s constitution.
Mr. Opoku, who said he has served the NPP for more than 14 years in various capacities, including as TESCON President and Eastern Regional TESCON Coordinator, argued that while party members have the right to express their views, such expressions should strengthen rather than weaken the party.
He specifically cited Mr. Agyapong’s recent criticism of the NPP’s position on the impasse surrounding the Afari Military Hospital project.
According to the petitioner, the former lawmaker used what he described as false claims and fabrications to criticize efforts by the party’s Minority Caucus to push for the completion and operationalisation of the hospital.
Mr. Opoku contended that such actions violate provisions of the NPP constitution, which require members to be truthful, loyal, and committed to protecting the party’s reputation.
The petition raised concerns about the activities of a group known as “The Base,” which emerged after the NPP presidential primaries.
He argued that structures operating outside the recognised organs of the party could undermine party authority and create divisions among members.
Another major concern highlighted in the petition relates to recent media comments attributed to Mr. Agyapong.
Mr. Opoku claimed the former presidential aspirant had threatened to disclose confidential information about the party and had indicated that he would attack the NPP in June or July 2027.
He further alleged that Mr. Agyapong had stated he would not campaign for the party ahead of the 2028 general election.
Mr. Opoku said such comments had generated anxiety among party supporters and members across the country.
He therefore called on the National Executive Committee and the party’s disciplinary bodies to review Mr. Agyapong’s public statements and determine whether they are consistent with the letter and spirit of the NPP constitution.
The petitioner also urged party leadership to invite Mr. Agyapong to submit any evidence he may have regarding alleged wrongdoing, corruption, abuse of office, or breaches of party rules by any member or official.
According to him, if such evidence exists, it should be presented to the appropriate party organs or state institutions for investigation and possible action.
Mr. Opoku argued that no individual should be allowed to repeatedly make allegations or suggest the existence of damaging information without formally presenting evidence.
He maintained that doing so places the party under suspicion and unfairly affects the reputation of innocent members.
Among other requests, he asked the NPP leadership to review Mr. Agyapong’s conduct, take appropriate measures to preserve party unity and discipline, and encourage members to resolve disagreements through established party structures rather than through the media.
The petition was accompanied by what Mr. Opoku described as supporting materials, including media reports, transcripts, and recordings of interviews containing the statements attributed to Mr. Agyapong.
He said the petition was submitted in the interest of party unity and the long-term success of the NPP.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Medical Doctor and dietician, Dr Bernice Korkor Asare, has urged women to take greater responsibility for their lifestyle choices, particularly their eating habits and levels of physical activity, to help reduce their risk of developing breast cancer.
According to her, although, some breast cancer risk factors, such as family history and certain reproductive factors, may not be within an individual’s control, lifestyle choices offer an opportunity for people to take preventive action.
She made this known during a talk on the topic: “Role of diet in breast cancer prevention” organised by Times Ladies Association of the New Times Corporation, publishers of The Ghanaian Times and The Spectator, in Accra on Thursday.
The event themed “Breast Cancer Awareness- Promoting Early Detection, Healthy Eating and Prevention.” 
She noted that having a risk factor did not automatically mean a person would develop breast cancer, but could increase the likelihood of developing the disease compared with someone without that particular risk factor.
“Having close relatives who have had breast cancer, particularly a mother, sister or daughter, may increase the risk, although not everyone with a family history will develop the disease,” Dr Asare opined. Read More.
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A group of compassionate friends from Innovation Gospel Impact last Friday visited the management, teachers and learners of the Street Academy in Accra.
The visit was to interact to get a deeper insight into the operations of the Academy that houses hundreds of street and underprivileged children and find ways to support them.
The team was led by Rev. Dr Isaac Apenteng Yeboah, a former Director for West African Mailbox Club and Director for Prisons Support Foundation, and Rev. Dale Sutherland from Washington DC.
The call, according to the visitors was occasioned by reports about the struggles of the Academy despite the occasional support it enjoys from individuals and some corporate entities.
Briefing them, the Founder and Executive Director of the Academy, Dr Ataa Lartey, thanked them for the concern showed, indicating that “this is a major boost for both teachers and learners; knowing that their plight is known by people outside their premises.”
According Dr Lartey, the Academy had planned to undertake a number of project to enhance teaching and learning and also procure facilities for the children with keen interest in sports but had to shelve those plans for lack of finance.
He told the team that their biggest concerns were the monthly utility bills that takes a toll on their finances.
“We have a piece of land we planned to turn into an astro turf pitch to train the younger ones whose interests lies in making a career out of football, however, we have been unable to commence because there is no money now,” he said.
Dr Lartey expressed gratitude to the teachers who have dedicated their lives to training these children, rather than going for well-paying jobs and hoped that with time, their conditions of engagement would improve.
Moved by the plight of the Academy, the group donated a cash amount of Gh₵3,000 to settle its water bills.
They described as unfortunate the conditions of learners and teachers of the Academy and pledged to continuously support their operations to realize the dream to build a better future for the unfortunate children.
The group offered to support the school with its monthly utility bills, feeding and staff allowance and urged the Academy staff to remain in constant touch with them.
The Street Academy is located at the Accra Art Center and offers brilliant but needy the chance to pursue their educational dreams by enrolling them in public schools with others offered training in sports and cultural activities.
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