Dr. Bryan Acheampong
The campaign office of New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has hit out at some social media users for circulating what it calls a ‘deliberately distorted’ video aimed at sowing division within the party.
The footage, which has gone viral, appears to suggest that Dr. Acheampong, the former Minister of Food and Agriculture, blamed former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the Kusasi-Mamprusi conflict.
His campaign team, however, insists the comments have been misrepresented through selective editing.
In a statement released on August 23, 2025, the campaign team said Dr. Acheampong’s words had been twisted by ‘irresponsible editing’ for sensationalism on social media.
It explained that he had described Dr. Bawumia as a ‘victim of circumstance,’ and not a cause of division.
The team accused social media users and partisan actors of peddling the manipulated clip to stoke controversy ahead of the NPP presidential primaries next year, emphasing Dr. Acheampong’s continued respect for Dr. Bawumia’s leadership and his role in promoting peace.
“Dr. Acheampong’s message is not about division. It is about unity and positioning the NPP for victory. It is about rallying the NPP around a winning strategy and candidate. His campaign is anchored on unity, transparency, and results,” the statement noted.
It further pointed out that ethnic tensions were already exploited during the 2024 polls by political opponents who sought to weaken the party’s standing in parts of the North, warning that repeating such tactics could undermine national cohesion.
“We urge the public and party faithful to listen to the full recording rather than rely on sensationalised snippets designed to mislead,” it added.
Dr. Acheampong’s team maintained that his campaign is focused on building consensus, promoting transparency, and tackling the structural challenges facing Ghana.
A Daily Guide Report