Former Minister for Food and Agriculture and New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, Dr Bryan Acheampong, has conceded defeat in the party’s presidential primary, congratulating former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as provisional results pointed to his victory.
Dr Acheampong made the concession in a telephone conversation with Dr Bawumia shortly after voting ended nationwide. During the call, he acknowledged the outcome of the contest and described the process as a victory for the party’s democratic culture.
“I just called to congratulate you for a very good elections, you have done well. I think this is a God factor, so let’s keep it like that. Big brother, congratulations, democracy has won. Internal elections has won,” Dr Acheampong said.
The Abetifi Member of Parliament was one of five contenders seeking the endorsement of 211,849 delegates in the closely contested primary. Following the outcome, he signalled his readiness to close his campaign and rally behind the presumptive winner.
He indicated that he would formally meet Dr Bawumia during the official declaration to resolve outstanding campaign matters and demonstrate unity within the party.
Dr Acheampong’s early concession mirrors similar gestures by other contenders as constituency results from across the country showed Dr Bawumia building a commanding lead.
Political observers say the move is expected to reduce post-primary tension and help the party consolidate as it prepares for the next phase of its electoral strategy.
The NPP presidential primary featured Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Kwabena Agyei Agyapong and Dr Bryan Acheampong, and was conducted nationwide using internal party registers rather than biometric verification devices.
By publicly congratulating Dr Bawumia and committing to meet him at the official declaration, Dr Acheampong reinforced calls for cohesion as the NPP shifts focus from internal competition to broader national political preparations.
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