Private legal practitioner and National Democratic Congress (NDC) member, Hamza Suhuyini, has called on state authorities to invite former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, to provide evidence for claims that a senior NDC member offered his wife a lucrative contract in exchange for kickbacks.
Kennedy Agyapong recently alleged that during a previous NDC administration, an individual offered his wife a contract worth between US$55 million and US$58 million and demanded a seven percent advance payment as a kickback.
However, he did not identify the ministry involved, the official who allegedly made the offer, or which of his wives was approached. Agyapong has publicly stated on several occasions that he is polygamous.
Speaking on TV3’s New Day programme on June 22, 2026, Suhuyini said the allegations should be thoroughly investigated.
“I expect those mandated to enforce our laws to invite Kennedy Ohene Agyapong to substantiate these allegations. I am particularly interested in the claim that a leading member of the ruling NDC made such an offer to his wife.
“We need to know the truth because this is a government that has vowed to deal decisively with corruption. Since assuming office, President Mahama has demonstrated fidelity to and commitment towards that promise. If there is any substance to these allegations, then the public deserves to know,” he said.
Suhuyini also reacted to Agyapong’s comments that both the NDC and NPP share similar shortcomings.
“Ken also makes the point that, for the NDC and the NPP, we are all the same. He says he is concerned about the future of the youth of this country, and that is a fair point. If this country is indeed moving in the direction we believe it is under the current administration, then I think that effort is yielding results,” he stated.
He further claimed that Agyapong may have involved the NDC in the controversy to reduce criticism from members of his own party.
“Those political leaders who allegedly made such an offer should be exposed. However, I can assure you that he dragged the National Democratic Congress into the matter when he realised he had said too much about the NPP. He knew members of the NPP would come after him, which is why he attempted that form of equalisation. You cannot simply make such claims without evidence,” Suhuyini added.
Meanwhile, renowned lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata has warned President Mahama’s appointees against measuring success by merely performing better than previous governments.
Speaking at a ceremony marking the renaming of the NDC national headquarters on June 22, 2026, Tsikata said public officials must pursue excellence rather than settle for marginal improvements.
“There is a danger, especially after what the country went through during the disastrous period between 2017 and 2024 under President Akufo-Addo and Vice-President Bawumia.
“There is a danger that we lower the bar of what the nation expects of us in the NDC and become satisfied with being only slightly better than the previous government,” he stated.
According to Tsikata, comparing current performance only to past administrations could create complacency among public officials and weaken efforts to deliver meaningful change.
He urged the NDC to focus on identifying capable leaders, strengthening governance and developing a long-term vision that meets the expectations of Ghanaians.
