The former Minister of Food and Agriculture and Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr. Bryan Acheampong has called on members of the New Patriotic Party to unite behind the party’s flagbearer as preparations begin toward the 2028 general election. He urged party faithful to prioritise reconciliation and collective rebuilding following the party’s defeat in the 2024 elections.

Dr. Acheampong stated that the NPP’s immediate responsibility is to restore internal cohesion and reposition itself for a return to power. He noted that prolonged divisions within the party would weaken its political strength and create opportunities for opponents ahead of the next electoral cycle.

Speaking from his experience as a former presidential aspirant in the party’s January 2026 primary, Honourable Acheampong acknowledged the emotional toll that follows a competitive internal contest. He explained that disappointment among candidates and supporters is often intense, especially after campaigns marked by significant personal and political investment.

The Abetifi MP therefore appealed for restraint and renewed commitment to party unity. He stressed that personal grievances should not overshadow the party’s long term objective of regaining power.

“Our party suffered a painful defeat in 2024. The most important task before us is to rebuild and reunite. Nothing should stand above that mission.”
Dr. Bryan Acheampong

Dr. Acheampong also addressed recent remarks by Kennedy Agyapong, urging the former presidential aspirant to channel his influence toward healing divisions within the party. He described Kennedy Agyapong as a “committed party stalwart” whose contributions, loyalty and grassroots influence are still significant within the NPP.

He further appealed to him to use that influence to promote calm and reconciliation at a critical time for the party. The former minister added that internal disputes, if left unresolved, could undermine efforts to rebuild trust among party supporters across the country.

Former Aspirant Rejects Blame Against Flagbearer Over Campaign Attacks

Dr. Bryan Acheampong acknowledged that insults and hostile remarks directed at some contenders create hurt and resentment within sections of the party. He admitted that certain individuals associated with various campaigns engaged in conduct that fell short of the party’s traditions. He noted that such actions deepened divisions and contributed to lingering frustrations among supporters of different candidates.

Dr. Acheampong, however, rejected attempts to attribute those actions to Mahamudu Bawumia, the party’s flagbearer. He stated that there is no evidence suggesting Dr. Bawumia authorised or endorsed personal attacks against rival aspirants during the contest.

The former minister explained that some of the disputes stemmed from long standing personal disagreements among individuals acting on their own. He argued that holding the flagbearer or the entire party responsible for the actions of a few would be unfair and counterproductive.

“There is no evidence the flagbearer directed those attacks. The actions of a few should not define the party. Unity remains the path forward.”
Dr. Bryan Acheampong

Dr. Acheampong also acknowledged that harsh words emerged from multiple sides during the heat of the campaign. He observed that intense contests often generate emotional exchanges, though such moments should not permanently damage relationships within the party.

He therefore called on all sides, including supporters of Kennedy Agyapong and other aspirants, to embrace reconciliation without waiting for others to make the first move. He stated that genuine peace requires humility, forgiveness and commitment to a common purpose.

Furthermore, the Abetifi MP emphasised that the NPP’s flagbearer now carries the mandate of every party member, including supporters of all former contenders. He said rallying behind the flagbearer is essential to strengthening the party’s electoral prospects and restoring public confidence.

Dr. Acheampong called on party members to abandon internal hostility and focus on collective mobilisation toward 2028. He stated that unity within the NPP will remain the party’s strongest tool in its bid to return to power.