NPP presidential hopeful Dr. Bryan Acheampong has publicly expressed deep concern over recent attacks by fellow aspirant Kennedy Agyapong on former Vi
NPP presidential hopeful Dr. Bryan Acheampong has publicly expressed deep concern over recent attacks by fellow aspirant Kennedy Agyapong on former Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, describing the criticisms as unfair, historically inaccurate, and damaging to party unity ahead of the January 31, 2026 NPP presidential primaries.
Speaking during the second leg of his campaign tour of Suhum, in the Eastern Region, Acheampong appealed to delegates to prioritize party cohesion over personal rivalries.
The former Minister of Food and Agriculture framed Agyapong’s attacks on Bawumia as symptomatic of a deeper problem: lingering divisions within the party that date back to previous internal contests.
Bryan Acheampong reminded delegates that unresolved tensions from the 2023 NPP primaries continue to affect party cohesion.
He urged delegates to support a candidate capable of bridging divides, warning that continued factionalism could imperil the NPP’s chances in 2028 general elections.
“The pain from the 2023 primaries is still fresh in the minds of many people. Let us put aside rivalries and choose someone who can unite the party. Send me so I can win power for this party,” Bryan Acheampong pleaded, highlighting the need for a forward-looking strategy rather than reactive infighting.
He also addressed the recent public clash between Kennedy Agyapong and Dr. Bawumia over the historical role of Professor Albert Adu Boahen in the 1996 NPP primaries.
Bryan lamented that the controversy was misguided and unhelpful, warning that personal attacks and historical misrepresentation could erode confidence in the party.
The Kennedy Agyapong – Bawumia Controversy
Kennedy Agyapong, another aspirant for the NPP flagbearership, had accused Dr. Bawumia of lying about the circumstances surrounding Adu Boahen’s defeat to John Agyekum Kufuor in the 1996 primaries.
Kennedy Agyapong claimed that Bawumia had falsely suggested that Adu Boahen’s poor health led delegates to favor Kufuor.
Party historians And Political observers, however, have supported Dr. Bawumia’s account, citing first-hand testimony from Akenten Appiah-Menka, Adu Boahen’s campaign aide.
Appiah-Menka confirmed that Adu Boahen had described himself as a “dead man” and had stepped back from active campaigning due to health challenges, effectively allowing Kufuor to consolidate support.
Appiah-Menka’s book, The River in the Sea, documents these events in detail, underscoring that Bawumia’s version aligns with historical records.
Dr Acheampong, while careful to remain neutral in the primary contest, emphasized that misattributing statements and personal attacks undermine the NPP’s credibility and distract from the party’s strategic goal of returning to power.
A Forward-Looking Message To Delegates
Acheampong positioned himself as a unifying figure capable of reconciling competing factions. He warned that the continuation of cross-camp distrust could weaken the NPP’s prospects in 2028.
“I asked who believes that when Ken wins, Bawumia’s team will support him to win in 2028, or vice versa. It cannot continue like this. I am the one who can unite the party,” he said, appealing directly to delegates for a collective, forward-thinking decision.
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