Before You Judge Kennedy Agyapong: A Lesson from the Bible and a Wake-Up Call to Ghana’s Youth
In today’s Ghana, everyone has an opinion especially when it comes to public figures like Hon. Kennedy Agyapong. He’s a man you either love or love to criticize. Many say he talks too much, that he brags, and that he insults people. But before we join the crowd with stones in hand, we need to pause and ask: are we judging fairly, or simply echoing public noise?
Let’s go back to a timeless story a moment captured in the Bible that still holds deep truth today.
A woman was dragged before Jesus, accused of adultery. The law said she should be stoned. But Jesus, calm and full of wisdom, looked at the angry crowd and said, “Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” Slowly, the stones dropped from their hands, and the crowd dispersed. John 8:7.
Now ask yourself: if Jesus stood before us today, and said the same words about Kennedy Agyapong, would you be able to cast a stone?
Kennedy is not a saint and he doesn’t claim to be. But what he is, undeniably, is a man who has achieved. From very modest beginnings, he has built businesses, created jobs, provided scholarships, spoken against corruption, and uplifted many. He has faced attacks, lies, and political betrayal and yet, he continues to speak up. And yes, sometimes his words are fiery. But should he not have the right to defend himself when attacked?
It’s ironic that those who shout the loudest against him often have the least to show in their own lives. Some of them have never managed a team, never built a single venture, never contributed meaningfully to their community. Many still depend on parents who themselves have not achieved a quarter of what Kennedy Agyapong has.
Is he not “presidential material” simply because he speaks boldly and refuses to play fake politics? Or is it because he reminds us of our own lack of action?
In the sea of Ghanaian politicians, Kennedy stands out not because he is polished, but because he is painfully real. While others promise and vanish, he invests. While others play safe, he speaks out. He may not come wrapped in perfection, but leadership has never required that. It requires conviction, results, and courage all of which he embodies.
To the Youth of Ghana:
Be careful. The way you talk today, the way you tear down others, will come back to define you tomorrow. Social media has made it easy to attack, insult, and pretend. But success is not built with tweets. It is built with respect, learning, discipline, and action.
Kennedy Agyapong may not be your idea of a typical politician but maybe that’s exactly what Ghana needs. Someone who isn’t acting, but being. Someone who has done, not just promised.
So, before you judge, pause. Before you throw a stone, reflect. Ask yourself: What have I built?, What has anyone in my family done for Ghana?, What am I doing for my country?…
Let us be a generation that lifts up and learns not one that tears down from the sidelines.
My Final Thoughts on This
This isn’t about blindly supporting Kennedy Agyapong. It’s about fairness. It’s about respect. It’s about realizing that in every nation’s journey, truth tellers and builders are often the most misunderstood.
Let us not be the crowd with stones. Let us be the voice of reason, humility, and growth.
