Kennedy Agyapong Faces Ban from Zongo Campaigning Over Controversial Religious Remarks by Ally
New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer aspirant, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has been prohibited from engaging in political activities within Zongo communities following controversial comments allegedly made by his close associate, Dr. Stephen Amoah, Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso. The announcement was made by the Zongo Youth Movement, a prominent Muslim civic group, which expressed outrage over the alleged religiously sensitive statements.
Dr. Amoah reportedly stated that Christian voters in Ghana might hesitate to elect a Muslim presidential candidate—a comment believed to target Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the former Vice President and a fellow contender in the NPP’s flagbearer race. This remark was said to have been delivered at a TESCON (Tertiary Students Confederacy) event, sparking immediate backlash from the Muslim community.
The Zongo Youth Movement condemned the alleged comments, labeling them as dangerous and divisive. They warned that such rhetoric risks damaging the longstanding religious harmony between Christians and Muslims in the country. The group accused Dr. Amoah of attempting to use religious identity as a political weapon, a move they believe undermines democratic principles and inclusiveness.
Abdulai Ali, the group’s Public Relations Officer, voiced their concerns in an interview on Peace FM. “This isn’t merely about Dr. Bawumia,” he said. “It sends a broader and more troubling message—that Muslim candidates can be dismissed based on their faith, regardless of merit. That’s deeply troubling for our democracy.”
The group has demanded that Dr. Amoah issue a public apology and formally withdraw his statement. Until that happens, they have imposed a complete restriction on Kennedy Agyapong’s political outreach in all Zongo areas across the country.
Although Agyapong himself did not make the remarks, his close ties to Dr. Amoah—one of his vocal supporters—have caused significant concern among Muslim voters. The development could pose a serious challenge to Agyapong’s campaign, particularly in the Zongos, which are known to wield substantial electoral influence.
As of now, neither Kennedy Agyapong nor Dr. Stephen Amoah has made a public statement addressing the controversy. However, public pressure is intensifying, with many demanding that the Nhyiaeso legislator clarify or retract his remarks to prevent further polarization.
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