Security personnel and protestors chanting “Ken Must Go” clashed outside a New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The confrontation occurred at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. Eyewitnesses reported widespread confusion as security officers tried to manage the demonstrating crowd.
The protests stem from internal party grievances targeting former Assin Central MP and presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong. Agyapong has recently criticised the NPP government for failing to operationalize the Afari Military Hospital. He also warned he could expose alleged wrongdoing within the party “if pushed further.” Some party members view these comments as undermining party unity. The party’s Steering Committee reportedly met on Wednesday to consider petitions filed against Mr. Agyapong.
These disturbances highlight growing internal divisions within Ghana’s ruling NPP. The party regularly leverages its internal cohesion as a strategic asset. The challenges come as the NPP prepares for the upcoming 2028 general elections. Maintaining internal unity is crucial for the party's electoral prospects. Divisions could impact fundraising and campaigning efforts across all 275 constituencies.
Party officials and protest organisers have not yet issued formal statements regarding the clash. No immediate reports of injuries or arrests have been confirmed from the scene. The Steering Committee is understood to have discussed referring Agyapong's matter to the party’s disciplinary committee for review. Some party-affiliated groups have called for sanctions against Mr. Agyapong. They argue his conduct threatens internal harmony as the party works towards consolidation and rebuilding.
This incident could trigger further internal investigations and disciplinary actions within the NPP. Decision-makers within the party will closely monitor these developments. The outcome may influence party leadership dynamics and public perception. Analysts will watch how the party addresses these internal challenges. This will measure its capacity for effective governance and future electoral success.