Dennis Miracles Aboagye, a senior New Patriotic Party (NPP) communicator, has called on Kennedy Agyapong to issue an “unqualified apology” to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia following what he described as baseless public insults.
Speaking on The Verdict on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, hosted by Isaac Addae, Aboagye, who is a spokesperson for Dr. Bawumia argued that Kennedy Agyapong’s comments were not only inaccurate but also fell short of the conduct expected of a national leader.
“Dr Mahamudu Bawumia deserves an unqualified apology,” Aboagye stated. “You have insulted him for something he did not say and did not do.”
To illustrate his point, Aboagye drew an analogy, noting that leadership requires humility and accountability when mistakes are made. “If I accuse you of taking my water and I slap you, only to later find out it was your production assistant, what is the honourable thing to do?” he asked. “I apologise. That is what leaders do.”
Aboagye criticised the manner in which the accusations were delivered, describing them as theatrical and unnecessarily confrontational. “You stood in front of cameras and rained insults on him like a show presenter,” he said. “In this particular instance, you are the one lying while calling somebody else a liar.”
Kennedy Agyapong had, in recent campaign remarks, accused Dr Bawumia of dishonesty and distortion of political history, comments that sparked widespread reaction within the party. At the time of the attacks, Dr Bawumia was reportedly campaigning in Kumasi when videos of the remarks began circulating.
Despite the provocation, Aboagye praised Dr Bawumia’s response, describing it as measured and statesmanlike. “True to his character, Dr Bawumia kept his emotions in check,” he said. “He said, ‘Let us remain focused.’ Today, he spoke calmly and acknowledged that contests come with tensions.”
Aboagye, however, cautioned that the escalation of rhetoric could intensify as the contest progresses, urging all aspirants to exercise restraint.
“In the coming weeks, we may see more of this, but it does not make it right,” he noted. “You can still make your point without denigrating others.”
He argued that had Agyapong simply sought to correct what he believed to be a factual inaccuracy, the controversy would not have arisen.
“If he had calmly corrected the record, his point would still have been heard and even better received,” Aboagye said.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Barbara Yeboah
