Editor-In-Chief of the Daily Dispatch newspaper, Ben Ephson, has suggested that Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, could cause an upset in the flagbearership race of the governing New Patriotic Party.

In an interview on pro-NPP Asaase Radion, Ephson explained that the MP could come in second only behind Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

He explained that Agyapong stood the chance of beating Trade and Industry Minister Alan Kyerematen, citing the lawmaker’s popularity and active material support for the party structures nationwide.

“I think Kennedy Agyapong has entered the race and if [I’m telling you exclusively] he beats Alan Kyerematen to third place, don’t be surprised because this is an election by people within the party, Alan Kyerematen peaked 15 years (ago); so if you are a delegate and you are below forty years you might not remember Alan.

“Kennedy Agyapong has been a Member of Parliament and this is his sixth term; don’t be surprised if Alan places third and Kennedy places second. I’ve interpreted this because I know what is going round and this [Kufuor’s comments] is a jab in the arm for Bawumia,” he emphasised.

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor at a Father’s Day event over the weekend spoke highly about the dedication of Bawumia and his loyalty to the NPP.