The New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Dr Bryan Acheampong has forcefully refuted claims that fertilisers were distributed to parliamentary candidates for political gain ahead of the 2024 general elections.
According to him, such accusations are “propaganda” and an attempt to misinform the public.
In an official statement from his presidential campaign office, the former Minister of Food and Agriculture clarified that all relief inputs for farmers were managed exclusively through the official structures of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), with no involvement of partisan channels.
The statement detailed that the distribution was part of a national relief programme under the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) 2.0 initiative, launched in response to a severe drought in 2023.
“During his ongoing regional campaign tour, Dr Acheampong categorically refuted claims that fertilisers were distributed to NPP parliamentary candidates for political gain.
“He clarified that all relief inputs were managed exclusively through the official structures of the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA), with no involvement of partisan channels. That is how the governance system works.
“In 2023, Ghana faced one of its most severe droughts in recent history,” Dr Acheampong stated. “Upon assuming office as minister, we launched a national relief programme under PFJ 2.0 to support affected farmers. This was not a campaign tool but was a data-driven intervention designed to protect livelihoods and stabilise food production,” the statement quoted him.
Official document contradicts Bryan Acheampong’s claim on fertiliser distribution to NPP officials
The campaign office revealed that the programme delivered over 2.1 million bags of fertiliser, along with maize seeds and logistical support, to verified farmers across more than 225 districts.
Addressing the timing of some deliveries, which coincided with the election period, the statement attributed this to routine procurement delays, insisting the objective was solely drought mitigation.
“While the programme commenced months prior, some deliveries coincided with the election period due to procurement delays, a routine occurrence in government operations. Dr Acheampong emphasised that the timing was incidental, not strategic.
“The objective was drought mitigation. Inputs were to be delivered until the very last day of the Administration,” he said,” the statement continued.
The statement also highlighted the introduction of a zero-interest input credit system under PFJ 2.0, which it said replaced a flawed subsidy model and has already benefited over 200,000 farmers.
Eric Twum, a spokesperson for the campaign, concluded, “Bryan Acheampong built systems, not patronage. He leads with documentation, not speculation. That’s why the propaganda fails.”
The Communications Directorate reaffirmed that Dr Acheampong’s leadership remains anchored in unity, discipline, and transparency as the NPP flagbearer race continues.
See the full statement below:
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