Former Eastern Regional Minister, Seth Acheampong, has urged presidential hopefuls of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and their supporters to be mindful of their utterances during their campaigns.
Mr. Acheampong emphasized the need for unity within the party, advising candidates to focus on articulating their vision for the NPP and the country rather than engaging in divisive rhetoric.
According to him, a united NPP is crucial for Ghana’s democratic balance and credibility as a viable alternative.
“We should tread cautiously and ensure that what we are doing allows us to come out and defend ourselves at any time we say something.
“I love unity, and I want some level of stability in our exercise, which can only come when we are measured in what we do.
“Let’s look for things that would bond us together more than divide us. We require unity to become a force that people will recognise. If we are divided, we won’t be the force people are looking for to be the alternative to the NDC administration, and so we have to be mindful of what we do,” he explained.
Mr. Acheampong’s remarks come after comments made by NPP presidential aspirant Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, who stated that he would not have conceded defeat in the 2024 general elections until the Electoral Commission had officially declared the results if he were Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
The NPP’s upcoming presidential primary, slated for January 31, 2026, has become a keenly contested race involving Kennedy Agyapong; Dr. Bryan Acheampong, former Minister for Food and Agriculture; former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia; former Education Minister Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum; and former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyepong.
Following the balloting, Mr. Agyapong picked the first slot, Dr. Bryan Acheampong the second, Dr. Bawumia the third, Dr. Adutwum the fourth, and Mr. Kwabena Agyepong the fifth.
