The Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has opened up about the severe consequences he endured after taking a bold stance against a member of his own party.
According to him, this decision nearly cost him his life.
The outgoing legislator was a prominent figure in the #KenMustGo campaign, which called for the resignation of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta amidst Ghana’s economic challenges.
In an interview on JoyNews’ Upfront, Mr. Appiah-Kubi revealed that his participation in the campaign, alongside about 80 other New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs, led to “punishment,” including an alleged poisoning incident.
He recounted the ordeal, describing how certain individuals attempted to transfer him from the hospital where he was receiving treatment to Accra. However, his wife vehemently opposed the move, ensuring his safety.
“My own government had pursued me in diverse ways after our advocacy, and that is for a fact. Let me put it on record today that, at some point, my life was in danger. I suffered an ailment during the period, got treated, and was fortunate enough to survive. I thank God that I’m still alive,” he said.
The MP’s disclosure highlights the personal risks and political fallout faced by those who challenge party leadership.
“Some people talk about it in the press—somehow exaggerated—but I truly suffered. I endured pain, received treatment over time, and recovered through what I consider a miracle of God. I’ve learned to be more cautious now. I got careless for a brief moment, but it won’t happen again. I also thank American institutions for providing me with a degree of security support,” he stated.
He elaborated on the incident, saying, “There were attempts to move me from that hospital to Accra, but we were warned not to use that means of transport. My wife refused the offer, and I stayed at the hospital for seven days. Somehow, God worked miraculously, and I recovered, though I don’t know exactly how.”
Mr. Appiah-Kubi said his doctor confirmed he had been poisoned. Since then, he has adopted stricter precautions.
“I was told I had been poisoned. When you challenge people’s integrity, it’s a dangerous enterprise. You have to be careful, and I’ve always been careful. If you ask my PA, he’ll tell you I don’t even eat outside. It was just on one occasion that I did, and that was enough,” he explained.
The MP also criticized President Akufo-Addo’s refusal to listen to dissenting voices within the party, blaming his “recalcitrant posture” for the NPP’s defeat at the polls.
