Accra: Dr Bryan Acheampong, a candidate for the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) 2028 presidential nomination, has concluded his campaign tour in the Bono East Region. He urged delegates to support him as the party's leader in the upcoming general election.
According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Acheampong addressed NPP delegates, including electoral area coordinators, council of elders, patrons, and both current and former constituency executives of the Atebubu/Amantin constituency. He emphasized that his leadership would facilitate the NPP's return to power in 2028. He highlighted the necessity of absolute unity and a strong front within the party to secure victory in the general election.
The NPP has scheduled the Election 2028 Presidential primary for January 31, 2026, to select a flagbearer. Dr Acheampong is vying for the position against four other candidates, including former Vice President Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Mr Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a former Member of Parliament. Other contenders are Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, a former MP and minister of state, and Mr Kwabena Agyapong, a former NPP General Secretary.
Dr Acheampong expressed gratitude to the delegates for their support and encouraged them to cast their votes in his favor during the primary. He pledged to unify the party and focus on rebuilding it from the grassroots level. He committed to providing necessary resources and logistics to support active political campaigns at various party constituencies and polling stations.
Dr Acheampong emphasized the importance of empowering the party's polling stations and constituencies to enhance the NPP's appeal at the grassroots. He articulated his leadership vision to restore hope within the party by promoting inclusivity, strengthening internal structures, and prioritizing action over rhetoric. He expressed confidence in achieving electoral success in 2028 with a disciplined and strong party front.