Bryan Acheampong announced his campaign for the New Patriotic Party leadership race. The Abetifi lawmaker formerly served as Food and Agriculture Minister. He wants to represent the party during Ghana's 2028 presidential election. Acheampong made his decision public after weeks of private talks and speculation.
The politician created a research group during May to study voter preferences. Party members had urged him to consider running for the top position. His team examined whether his plans matched what citizens and party officials wanted from their next leader. The committee finished its work and shared results with Acheampong recently.
Acheampong met with reporters Tuesday after visiting Presbyterian Church leaders. He belongs to...
Bryan Acheampong represents Abetifi as a Member of Parliament and once served as Minister for Food and Agriculture. He created a special committee during May after party members encouraged him to run for leader. The group studied whether his plans match what Ghana and the New Patriotic Party want from their next candidate. Acheampong talked with reporters during Tuesday meetings held across Accra. His research team found strong support for someone who brings people together and helps young citizens find work.
The committee discovered that voters seek a candidate who can strengthen national safety and build better roads and bridges. Acheampong believes his goals match these needs perfectly. He visited leaders at the Presbyterian Church...
Hamza Suhuyini from the National Democratic Congress communications team believes Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia cannot become Ghana's president. The NDC official stated his party would defeat the former vice president repeatedly if given multiple chances. Suhuyini made these comments during Tuesday's television appearance on TV3's New Day program. He said the NDC plans to work hard convincing voters to reject Bawumia again. The party member promised they would not become overconfident despite their recent victory.
Suhuyini reminded people about how critics claimed John Mahama could never return to power after losing in 2016. The current president proved those predictions wrong during the recent elections. The NDC representative said his party...
Ghana's National Democratic Congress celebrated the late Jerry John Rawlings on Sunday during what would have marked his 78th birthday. The party held a ceremony focused on remembering the former president's core beliefs about honest government and citizen responsibility. Leaders gathered with Rawlings family members and supporters to discuss his lasting impact on Ghana's politics. The event carried a theme about looking inward and making positive changes for the future. Party officials used the occasion to call for stronger national principles across the country.
National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia delivered the main speech and questioned what values Ghana stands for today. He suggested that Parliament should create a national...
Dr. Razak Kojo Opoku challenged Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia over recent comments about bringing valuable concepts to Ghana's government. Opoku works for Bryan Acheampong's presidential campaign and posted his criticism on Facebook. He argued that smart thinking must produce real results that help people find work and build prosperity. The campaign member said concepts that fail to help citizens deserve serious doubt. He stated that all good thinking should lead to employment opportunities and money-making chances.
Bawumia spoke to more than 200 former local government leaders during a recent Accra meeting. The Vice President presented himself as someone ready to return to political leadership after losing power. He compared his situation to...
Ishaq Kyei-Brobbey works on Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's campaign team. He believes the former Vice President will win the New Patriotic Party leadership race for 2028. Kyei-Brobbey shared his thoughts during a radio program on OTEC 102.9 FM. The show called Dwabrem aired on June 23, 2025. He told listeners he feels completely certain about Bawumia's chances.
The campaign member serves as Patron for KsTU's TESCON organization. He thinks Bawumia will beat all other people seeking the party's top spot. Kyei-Brobbey described the former Vice President as the best choice available. He spoke with host Dr. Cash about the upcoming primary elections. The campaign worker expressed complete faith that party voters will pick Bawumia again.
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Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu disclosed that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia gave more money to the party than anyone else during last year's election. The former parliamentary leader spoke about campaign funding during a Monday interview with 1957 News. He said other people helped the New Patriotic Party but Bawumia provided much larger amounts. The Suame district representative praised Bawumia for recognizing other people's talents. He emphasized that the former vice president's financial support was massive.
The veteran politician rejected the idea that wealth should decide party leadership. He addressed the ongoing debate between Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong about who has more money to help the party. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu explained that no single...
Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu supports Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for party leadership. The former parliamentary leader represents Suame district. He told 1957 News that Bawumia can best lead the New Patriotic Party forward. The veteran politician wants someone who can restore the party's reputation. He believes Bawumia has the right qualities for this important job.
Character matters more than money when choosing leaders, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu explained. He values integrity, confidence and smart thinking over financial resources. The lawmaker said no single person can fund all party activities alone. Party rules require candidates to have four years of membership and good standing. These basic requirements matter most for presidential hopefuls...
Dickson Adomako Kissi criticized former local government officials for supporting Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia publicly. The former Anyaa Sowutuom lawmaker called their move politically unwise. He spoke Tuesday on Channel One TV's Breakfast Daily program. Adomako Kissi said the endorsement could hurt their chances of joining the party's voting system. The timing was particularly bad for these officials.
Dr. Bryan Acheampong has been pushing to add former Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives to the electoral register. Adomako Kissi warned that open support for one candidate weakens their case for inclusion. He called the public declaration shortsighted and poorly timed. The party needs unity after losing the 2024 elections...
