Mr. Kwabena Abankwah-Yeboah, former NPP Treasurer
Mr. Kwabena Abankwah-Yeboah, a former National Treasurer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has refuted claims that he made disparaging remarks about the party’s Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) at Accra Technical University.
This follows allegations that Mr. Abankwah-Yeboah, who also serves as Chairman of the Klottey Korley Constituency Council of Elders, had allegedly described TESCON as “useless” during a meeting with the Prof. Mike Oquaye Election 2024 Review Committee on Friday, February 7, 2025.
It was claimed that he attributed the NPP’s loss of the Klottey Korley parliamentary seat to the decision of the party’s candidate, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, to include TESCON members and young people in his campaign, reportedly referring to them as “useless.”
Abankwah’s stance
However, setting records straight during an interview on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo Morning Show, the former NPP Treasurer categorically denied the accusations.
He emphasised his long-standing respect and commitment to TESCON, describing it as a vital organ of the NPP that had played a crucial role in mobilising and nurturing young party members. He expressed disappointment over the allegations, stating that they were unfounded and intended to misrepresent his stance on the student wing.
Mr. Abankwah Yeboah stressed that the Election 2024 Review Committee meeting, where the alleged comments were made, was recorded, and urged TESCON to request a playback if there were any misunderstandings. “I am disappointed and pained that TESCON has this to say against me. Whatever transpired at the committee meeting on Friday was recorded, so if there’s any misunderstanding, TESCON can call for it from the committee, and play back whatever comments I made,” he said.
He reiterated that the purpose of the Election 2024 Review Committee was to identify the reasons behind the NPP’s loss in the 2024 general elections, not to create divisions within the party.
He further defended his relationship with TESCON, revealing that his own son was a member of the Accra Technical University TESCON and that he had worked closely with the group’s leadership over the years. “Why would I insult TESCON? I have been in leadership with TESCON, and my own son was part of TESCON at Accra Technical University,” he stressed.
Verification key
He expressed disappointment that TESCON had acted on hearsay without verifying the facts, stating, “Even if they heard such claims, they should have reached out to me or the Committee for clarification instead of jumping on the bandwagon and writing negative articles against me.”
He, however, assured that he was working on engaging with TESCON leadership to resolve the matter, and urged the youth to always verify information before taking action.
Mr Abankwah-Yeboah referenced prominent figures such as Henry Nana Boakye (Nana B), Sammi Awuku and Francis Asenso-Boakye, all of whom had passed through TESCON and demonstrated responsible leadership.
“When there were issues, they called on the party elders to verify facts before issuing press statements. TESCON should not act based on speculation,” he advised.
He underscored the need for unity within the NPP, stressing that the party must bring together the youth, the elderly and the business community to reorganize effectively. “It is not healthy to tarnish my name, my image, and my hard-earned reputation in the party. Let us speak the truth and give fair hearing,” he urged.
TESCON’s reaction
Also, reacting to the issue on the same media platform, a former president of the TESCON at Accra Technical University, Derrick Breman, claimed that the former National Treasurer of the NPP linked the party’s loss of the Klottey Korley parliamentary seat to its candidate,’s decision to include “inexperienced” TESCON members and young people in his campaign.
Breman admitted that he was not personally present at the meeting, but received information about the discussion from a third party. Based on this, he claimed again that while Mr. Abankwah-Yeboah used the word “inexperienced,” and it may have been misinterpreted as “useless.”
He further questioned whether Mr. Abankwah believed that TESCON and young people could not contribute to winning elections for the NPP, given his reference to their “inexperience”. According to Breman, TESCON comprises intelligent young men and women who dedicate their time and energy to the party’s cause.
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