More than 300 polling station executives and former executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam Constituency have thrown their support behind Dr. Bryan Acheampong as the party’s preferred presidential candidate for the 2028 general elections.
The group, operating under the banner of the Ajumako Chapter of the United Grassroots Club for Bryan Acheampong, held a press conference on Wednesday, calling on delegates across the country, particularly in the Central Region, to prioritise the party’s collective interest over personal or factional considerations.
Party at a crossroads
Speaking at the event, Chapter Leader Mr. Patrick Arthur described the party as being “at a crossroads,” insisting that only a unified front can secure electoral victory for the NPP in 2028.
“The decision of over 40,648 polling station executives and more than 6,272 electoral area coordinators nationwide must be respected and taken seriously,” he stated. “We need a unifier, someone who can bring all factions together — and that person is Hon. Dr. Bryan Acheampong.”
Division within the party
According to the group, growing internal tensions between supporters of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong have created an unhealthy atmosphere within the party, with both camps accusing each other of hostility and divisiveness.
Quoting from 1 Corinthians 3:4, Mr. Arthur likened the party’s internal rift to that of the early Christian church in Corinth, where divisions emerged as followers pledged allegiance to different leaders. “The NPP is facing a similar situation today,” he said. “We must move beyond camps and focus on unity.”
The grassroots members also claim that the rivalry between Dr. Bawumia and Mr. Agyapong has not only divided party ranks but also impacted relationships within Christian and Muslim communities aligned with the two leading figures.
A call for unity
The United Grassroots Club is appealing to all NPP delegates to rally behind Dr. Bryan Acheampong as the candidate most capable of bridging divides and restoring internal cohesion.
“The emergence of either Dr. Bawumia or Mr. Agyapong risks deepening cracks in the party, which could prove costly in the 2028 general elections,” the group warned. “We cannot afford another electoral defeat.”
They conclude with a strong message to the national leadership: “The NPP must choose unity over division. And unity, today, looks like Dr. Bryan Acheampong.”
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