Aide to New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr Bryan Acheampong, says the campaign team is unbothered by the recent visit of 60 Members of Parliament (MPs) to former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, to declare their support for his presidential bid.
Speaking on JoyFM’s Top Story on Thursday, June 19, Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi stated that their camp remains focused on charting a distinct path toward the 2026 primary, despite the growing endorsement of Dr Bawumia by some parliamentary members.
“Well, as far as we’re concerned, we are unperturbed – very key thing,” Dr Kissi said.
“We’re more interested in doing something very different from what we’ve always been doing. So I must admit that this noise, or as it is, statement of declaration, is shocking for me, or surprising, because in my discussions with their leadership, at some point, it was very clear in my mind that the ninth Parliamentarians will not, as it is, make a declaration.”
He expressed surprise at the public display of allegiance by the MPs, explaining that there was an earlier understanding that the NPP lawmakers would maintain neutrality in the interest of party cohesion.
Dr Kissi confirmed that while Mr Acheampong’s campaign had expressed some reservations during the NPP’s recent National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which set January 31, 2026, as the date for the presidential primary, they remain committed to working within the framework laid out by the party.
“Though we had reservations, I think during the meeting it was made known. Subsequent to that, we think that once the party has set a date, we will work within that,” he said.
He added that the camp intends to issue a formal statement next week.
“I will not do a preemptive statement, but I think the feedback is very positive.”
Bryan Acheampong, the MP for Abetifi and former Minister for Food and Agriculture, is one of the notable figures expected to contest the NPP flagbearership race for the 2028 general elections.
