Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr Bryan Acheampong, has finally declared his intention to contest in the upcoming Presidential Primaries of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The declaration follows the completion of work of an ‘Exploratory’ committee he set up to engage the rank and file of the party on his mission. Accra News Online has gathered the report of the committee covers the reasons the party lost the 2024 elections in the way and manner it did. Paramount among the reasons was disconnect between the focus of the Nana Addo administration and expectations of Ghanaians as well as arrogance of power.
Dr. Acheampong made the announcement at the NPP Constituency Chairmen Caucus Conference in Kumasi.
“I’m not here to test the waters. I’m here for power.” His declaration was met with applause from the party’s grassroots leaders.
He consequently called for unity and discipline as the party gears up for a comeback in 2028.
Recounting his journey from a party canvasser to Member of Parliament and cabinet Minister, Dr. Acheampong underscored his longstanding commitment to the party’s ideals. He reminded delegates that he had never sought positions for personal glory but had worked diligently behind the scenes to serve the NPP and the nation.
“I have served this party from the ground up. My work speaks for itself, and today I come before you not for validation, but to lead,” he said. “Our mission in 2028 is clear: unite the NPP and return to power with a renewed sense of purpose.”
The NPP has set January 31, 2026, as the date for its presidential primary ahead of the 2028 elections.
The contest is expected to be hotly contested, with former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, and former Essikado-Ketan MP Joe Ghartey already tipped as potential contenders.
Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum MP for Bosomtwe, Addai Nimoah, former MP for Mampong and Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, former General Secretary of the NPP have all also declared intentions to go into the race.
The decision to open nominations and fix the date was taken by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) following a meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Dr Acheampong concluded his address by calling for a disciplined campaign focused on unity and vision rather than personal attacks and divisive tactics. “We need all hands on deck. This is not just about one man’s ambition. This is about the soul and future of the New Patriotic Party,” he said.
