Constituency Communication Officers of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region have issued a strong caution to presidential hopeful Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, urging him and his campaign team to exercise restraint and decorum in their public utterances as he campaigns in the region.
In a press statement signed by Communication Officers from 40 out of the 46 constituencies in the region, the group welcomed Mr. Agyapong to the Ashanti Region but expressed growing concern over what they described as “intemperate language, tribal insinuations, religious and ethnic undertones, and other divisive statements” attributed to him and members of his campaign team.
The officers, who described themselves as front-line communicators of the party, said such comments have made it increasingly difficult for them to defend the party’s image and respond to criticisms from grassroots supporters and the wider public.
“These recurring challenges undermine our work and weaken the Party’s public image, particularly at a time when unity, discipline, and message coherence are essential,” the statement said.
The group contrasted Mr. Agyapong’s conduct with that of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, noting that defending Dr. Bawumia’s public engagements poses no difficulty because his communication style remains “respectful, issues-based, and appealing to the Ghanaian public.”
As Mr. Agyapong begins his campaign in the party’s traditional stronghold, the Communication Officers warned that they would not tolerate hate speech, insults, or attacks against other aspirants.
“The Ashanti Region remains the stronghold of the NPP, and we will not countenance comments or actions that sow division, damage party cohesion, or provide ammunition to our political opponents,” the statement emphasized.
They called on all flagbearer aspirants and their supporters to uphold the party’s values of respect, unity, and responsible communication in the lead-up to the January 31 contest.
The statement was signed by several Constituency Communication Officers, with Chief Anokye of Old Tafo serving as spokesperson, alongside Nicholas Ansere Boateng of Ahafo Ano South East, Agyemang Emmanuel of Offinso North, Wilfred Nana Gyasi of Nhyiaeso, Wahab Adams of Obuasi West, and Ofori Farried of Kumawu.
The officers concluded by reaffirming their commitment to the unity and success of the New Patriotic Party, Asanteman, and Ghana.
Below is the full statement…
Source: www.kumasimail.com
