A supporter of Hon. Kennedy Agyapong became a victim of st@bbing on Monday, April 29, 2025, after supporters of both Agyapong and former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia engaged in v!olent clashes.
The incident took place in Bantama, Kumasi, when the NPP conducted its “Thank You” tour between party members and supporters across the country following the party’s internal primaries.
Ghnewslive confirmed the details, which showed the NPP delegation first visited Abuakwa for party leaders to meet members who received appreciation and apologize for past issues and hear their complaints.
The situation deteriorated after the team relocated to Bantama because supporters of Kennedy Agyapong and Dr. Bawumia engaged in a heated argument, which quickly turned v!olent.
According to eyewitness reports, tensions had developed over a long period due to the intense competition between supporters of Kennedy Agyapong and Dr. Bawumia throughout the flagbearer election.
Altough the exact reason for the fight remains unclear, but it is established that a loyal Kennedy Agyapong supporter received a st@bbing wound.
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The assassination attempt on an NPP supporter through st@bbing has caused widespread shock throughout Ghana, and it revealed hidden divisions within the political party.
Social media users expressed two main reactions toward the v!olent incident by displaying their anger about the v!olence and their demand for party members to practice unity and discipline.
The NPP leadership, together with the police, is conducting investigations to decrease the tension between different party factions, according to party officials who have spoken anonymously.
Throughout the “Thank You” tour, the NPP aimed to unite members after their competitive election season, yet this v!olent att@ck threatens to steal the tour’s focus.
The public demands Kennedy Agyapong, along with Dr. Bawumia, to make statements directly to their followers regarding their condemnation of violent behaviours to stop additional occurrences.
The National Patriotic Party needs party unity to succeed during the 2028 general elections. These recent events demonstrate that the wounds generated by the flagbearer competition persist strongly, which threatens additional internal challenges for the party unless proper care is taken.
