There appears to be a troubling pattern within the New Patriotic Party (NPP): some of the very individuals who helped push out or frustrate distinguished party figures are now directing similar resistance toward Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko. If this trend continues, one may jokingly conclude that a time is coming in the NPP when woe betides anyone bearing the name Kyeremateng.

Yet history has shown that the Kyerematengs who have emerged in the party’s leadership conversations have often been among its most accomplished political figures.
Whether one agrees with them or not, their contributions, experience, and intellectual depth cannot easily be dismissed.

Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko is not a man who can be easily intimidated or politically frustrated. He is the Asante-Jamase Tutumintuhene ( the king that cannot be uprooted) and the GaDaŋme-Kroko Odumase, “Nii Takashie of Takashieloi Maŋtsɛ” ( the king of braves ), a leader whose influence transcends regional and ethnic boundaries. His traditional distinctions that reflect his broad acceptance across cultural and political divides.

Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko is not an ordinary politician. He is a statesman whose experience spans business, international relations, public service, policy development, party organization, and electoral strategy. And a man who has seen the heights and depths of politics and governance. For that reason,
he is a man I have often described as “Mankind in Ghana Politics” because he has experienced nearly every dimension of political life,
few politicians can claim to have experienced as much, endured as much, and remained standing.

Despite his credentials, Agyarko faces significant opposition from within the NPP. The original argument identifies former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as one of his principal antagonists. Public records support the existence of tensions between the two men.

In 2021, Agyarko criticised Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu on Oman FM, describing some of his remarks as “bloody fool talk.” Two years later, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu responded publicly, referring to Agyarko’s comments as “idiotic talk” and questioning whether such language reflected the conduct expected of a national leader.

This goes beyond ordinary policy disagreement; it represents a deeply personal and public clash within the party establishment. The article also suggests that Majority Chief Whip Frank Annor Dompreh has aligned with a “Never Boakye” faction. While there is no direct public evidence of open hostility between the two men, Annor Dompreh’s earlier defence of the Ministry of Energy during controversies surrounding Agyarko reflected more institutional loyalty than personal political support. The absence of strong endorsement from influential parliamentary figures highlights the internal resistance confronting Agyarko’s ambitions.

One of the strongest arguments in Agyarko’s favour is his recent political repositioning. Multiple reports indicate that he has suspended his presidential ambition to pursue the office of National Chairman of the NPP. This decision reportedly followed appeals from constituency and regional executives who argued that his political experience and organizational competence were urgently needed to rebuild the party.

This represents a significant strategic concession. It suggests that Agyarko is not driven solely by personal ambition, but is capable of adapting his political goals to the broader needs of the party. Such flexibility and self-awareness are rare qualities in contemporary politics.

Henry Quartey, who serves as his campaign manager, has argued that Agyarko possesses the “strategic vision and organizational discipline required to reposition the NPP for future electoral success.” Whether one agrees with that assessment or not, the shift from presidential politics to party administration reflects a politician focused on institutional rebuilding rather than personal prestige.

The IMANI report clearly identifies the sources of the NPP’s declining public image: internal turmoil, perceived incompetence, leadership fractures, and lack of discipline. Agyarko’s profile suggests he may be uniquely equipped to address precisely these challenges.

He is not widely viewed as a “yes man.” Instead, he has built a reputation as a blunt critic of internal disorder and organizational complacency. In a recent interview, he described the NPP as “cursed” and argued that the party needs strong leadership capable of “reinvigorating” its structures and culture.

A man who has managed global banking operations and overseen decisive electoral victories within the party appears, at least on paper, suited to restoring order to a fractured political organization. His experience as Campaign Manager and Policy Adviser also aligns naturally with the responsibilities of a National Chairman, whose duties involve organization, discipline, coordination, and electoral strategy.

More importantly, his candidacy directly addresses many of the institutional weaknesses identified by IMANI Africa, including constitutional breaches, internal management failures, and factional instability. If the NPP intends to rebuild credibility before future elections, the party may require precisely the type of organizational disciplinarian Agyarko presents himself to be.

The NPP stands at a political crossroads. Available data indicates that its public image has deteriorated sharply, while internal conflicts continue to weaken party cohesion. Influential figures within the party establishment, including Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu and possibly others, appear resistant to Boakye Agyarko’s rise.

Yet the evidence surrounding Agyarko’s strategic record, managerial experience, and willingness to subordinate personal ambition for party reconstruction makes him a compelling candidate for National Chairman. Dismissing him merely as a disruptive figure risks ignoring the depth of the crisis confronting the NPP and national redemption.

The Political Butchers in the NPP Who Hounded Alan Kyerematen Are Now Taking Aim at Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko.

Osɔfo Nii Naate Atswele Agbo Nartey

Citations

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