Speaking during his nationwide tour of all 16 regions ahead of the party’s January 2026 presidential primaries, the outspoken Assin Central MP made it clear that his vision for leadership leaves no room for compromise, favoritism, or sacred cows.
“If my own son or daughter is caught stealing the people’s money, I will personally ensure they are arrested,” Agyapong declared, drawing loud reactions from supporters. “Corruption is killing this country, and sentiment cannot save us.”
The businessman-turned-politician framed his campaign as a direct challenge to Ghana’s culture of selective justice, where powerful figures often escape punishment while ordinary citizens bear the brunt of the law. According to him, the fear of consequences — not speeches — is what Ghana needs to reset its governance system.
Mr Agyapong said his regional tour is aimed at engaging grassroots party members and ordinary Ghanaians, listening to their frustrations, and selling what he described as a bold, no-nonsense leadership style capable of restoring discipline to public life.
He criticised what he called “cosmetic anti-corruption,” arguing that Ghana does not suffer from a lack of laws but from a lack of political will to enforce them without bias. “We don’t need more committees. We need courage,” he said.
While his tough rhetoric has energized supporters who see him as fearless and authentic, critics argue that words alone are not enough and question how such promises would translate into fair and institutional justice rather than personal crusades.
Still, as the NPP’s internal contest gathers momentum, Kennedy Agyapong is positioning himself as the law-and-order candidate — one ready to rule with iron resolve and confront corruption head-on, even if it hits painfully close to home.
With 2028 still years away, one thing is clear: Agyapong is not running a quiet campaign — he is running a warning.
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