Ya-Na to Ken Agyapong: Stop preaching hatred against Northerners

The King of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari Mahama II, has admonished New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Kennedy Agyapong to desist from utterances that incite hatred against people of Northern extraction.

The Ya-Na bemoaned such conduct by politicians which he said seeks to portray the Northerners as second-class citizens.

The Ya-Na was speaking when the flagbearer hopeful paid a courtesy call at the Gbewaa Palace to inform the King of his presence in Dagbon.

According to the Ya-Na, he has heard the aspirant say that a win for Bawumia will mean the 2024 elections would be all-Northerners.

“I have heard you ask why the 2024 elections should be about Northerners. It was an unfortunate comment. I urge you to desist from such comments and campaign on issues. You must be prepared to support whoever the party will elect.”

On his part, Kennedy Agyapong promised to run a clean campaign devoid of tribalism.

He also added: “In 2020, I promised the Ya-Na a V8 Land-cruiser. Unfortunately, I have not been able to deliver that. I am here today to deliver a pickup to the Ya-Na to fulfill the promise I made to him during the 2020 election.”

The flagbearer aspirant is in the region to solicit the support of party delegates ahead of the crucial November 4 elections.