Muslim Group Demands Apology from Agyapong Over Ally’s Remarks

The Zongo Youth Movement has issued a warning to New Patriotic Party flagbearer hopeful Kennedy Agyapong following controversial comments attributed to his ally, Dr. Stephen Amoah.

The Muslim advocacy group stated Agyapong should avoid campaigning in Zongo and Muslim communities unless he apologizes for remarks allegedly suggesting the NPP’s 2024 election loss stemmed from former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s Islamic faith.

Abdullai Ali, Public Relations Officer of the Zongo Youth Movement, stated in a Citi News interview that Agyapong’s silence implies endorsement of the narrative. “It is not unfair to associate these remarks with Kennedy Agyapong’s camp. After the comments were made, no one from his team came forward to disown or condemn them. In fact, some members defended the claim on TV and radio using misleading data,” Ali stated. He emphasized the remarks threaten Ghana’s religious harmony.

Ali further clarified the group’s position: “If Kennedy Agyapong had issued a statement distancing himself from the remarks, we would have focused only on Dr. Amoah. But the silence from his camp speaks volumes.” The movement demands an unqualified apology to Ghana’s Muslim community and all citizens, warning that failure to address the matter could damage the NPP’s standing in Zongo communities.

Dr. Amoah, popularly known as “Sticka,” reportedly implied Bawumia’s religion contributed to the NPP’s electoral defeat, sparking backlash. The controversy emerges as political parties prepare for future elections, with the Zongo Youth Movement urging all actors to prioritize tolerant and inclusive campaigning to maintain national cohesion.