Abetifi Member of Parliament, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has begun engaging key stakeholders as part of efforts to officially communicate his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer race ahead of the 2028 elections.
At a meeting with the leadership of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, the former Minister for Food and Agriculture formally announced his presidential ambition.
Speaking to journalists, Dr. Acheampong said his decision followed consultations and feedback gathered by an exploratory team that assessed the sentiments of NPP delegates across the country.
“A decision has been made that I will contest when the party opens nominations,” he stated. “But to do that, as a product of the church, it will be a disappointment per my tradition if the Moderator of the Church hears it for the first time on the radio.”
“So before a formal announcement is made, I thought it wise to come and inform the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church that this is what I have set out to do,” he added.
The church leadership, in response, prayed for him and offered words of encouragement for the journey ahead.
Even before his formal announcement, some former NPP Members of Parliament and government appointees had already declared their support for Dr. Acheampong’s bid.
His declaration adds to a growing list of aspirants, including former Education Minister and Bosomtwe MP Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, who have all expressed interest in contesting the NPP’s presidential primaries scheduled for January 31, 2026.
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