Bryan Acheampong
Dr. Bryan Acheampong is a Ghanaian politician and Member of Parliament for Abetifi, known for his previous role as the Minister of Food and Agriculture under President Akufo-Addo. He has recently garnered attention for establishing an exploratory committee to evaluate the potential for his candidacy as the flagbearer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), following encouragement from party members and extensive consultations. With a robust background as a grassroots organizer and a four-term MP, Acheampong is committed to addressing key national issues such as job creation, food security, and good governance, while fostering unity within the NPP.
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Dr Bryan Acheampong did well in the contest for the NPP Presidential Primary.
Non-performing MMDCEs to be dismissed by March 2026 — Local Gov't Minister
Ghana· 2026-02-05
Bryan Acheampong, the MP for Abetifi and former Agriculture Minister, pulled off an upset in the Volta region.
Regional breakdown: How Bawumia secured 14 of 16 regions in NPP flagbearer raceGhana· 2026-02-04
Dr Bryan Acheampong finished third with 36,303 votes.
NDC congratulates NPP on successful primaryGhana· 2026-02-03
Dr Acheampong congratulated Dr Bawumia on his victory and wished him success as he led the party forward.
Bawumia sets sights on 2028, Rallies NPP for battleGhana· 2026-02-02Dr Bryan Acheampong emerged victorious in the Volta region.
Bawumia sweeps 14 regions with wide gaps in NPP presidential primaryGhana· 2026-02-02
Dr Bryan Acheampong placed third with 36,303 votes.
Bawumia calls for unity and discipline after decisive NPP primary winGhana· 2026-02-01Bryan Acheampong was among the candidates in the NPP primary election.
'Prophet' apologises after failed NPP primary prophecyGhana· 2026-01-31
Dr. Bryan Acheampong is a former Minister of Food and Agriculture and MP for Abetifi.
'The worst has happened, but life goes on' – Kennedy Agyapong concedes; urges supporters to eat, drink, and await God’s timeGhana· 2026-01-31Dr Bryan Acheampong has conceded defeat in the party’s presidential primary, congratulating former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
Democracy has won – Watch the moment Bryan Acheampong conceded to 'big brother' BawumiaGhana· 2026-01-31Dr Bryan Acheampong came third with 36,303 votes.
Provisional results confirm Bawumia as NPP’s 2028 flagbearerGhana· 2026-01-31
Bryan Acheampong is also a candidate in the NPP flagbearer election.
Counting of votes underway in NPP flagbearer election, Bawumia takes early leadGhana· 2026-01-31
Dr Bryan Acheampong is a former Minister of Food and Agriculture and MP for Abetifi, running in the NPP presidential primary.
NPP electing flagbearer today, leader should obtain over 50% or run-offGhana· 2026-01-31
Bryan Acheampong is a former Minister of Food and Agriculture and is campaigning strongly for the NPP's flagbearership.
Who bears NPP's flag for 2028?Ghana· 2026-01-30Dr Bryan Acheampong has pledged to optimise the party’s structures to deliver power to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) should he triumph in Saturday’s five-man presidential primary.
I’m poised for victory — Bryan AcheampongGhana· 2026-01-30Bryan Acheampong is one of the contestants in the NPP presidential primary.
211,849 Delegates to elect NPP flagbearer - Party promises free, fair pollsGhana· 2026-01-27
Bryan Acheampong is the Abetifi MP and former Minister of Food and Agriculture.
Refrain from using ‘machomen’ on election day - Owusu-Agyeman to aspirantsGhana· 2026-01-26
Bryan Acheampong is a Member of Parliament for Abetifi and a former minister for Food and Agriculture.
Central North Police train 80 officers in readiness for NPP presidential primaryGhana· 2026-01-26
Bryan Acheampong is one of the five aspirants contesting the NPP presidential primary.
NPP presidential primary: Compromised polling station results will be annulledGhana· 2026-01-26Dr Bryan Acheampong was among the presidential aspirants who attended the meeting with former President Akufo-Addo.
NPP presidential primary: Let campaigns reflect your vision, not rivalries - Former President Akufo-Addo urges aspirantsGhana· 2025-10-22
The five presidential aspirants present were Dr. Bryan Acheampong.
NPP's big five pledge unity at Akufo-Addo's breakfast meetingGhana· 2025-10-21
Dr Bryan Acheampong is included among the five presidential aspirants that Mr Boadu is appealing to.
Kankam Boadu appeals for unity among NPP presidential aspirantsGhana· 2025-10-20
Dr. Bryan Acheampong has boldly dismissed the significance of parliamentary endorsements, asserting that the party's grassroots delegates are the true kingmakers in the upcoming internal contest.
Bryan Acheampong dismisses MP endorsements, says grassroots delegates will crown 2028 NPP leaderGhana· 2025-09-26
Dr Bawumia faces competition from other leading figures in the party, including Abetifi MP Bryan Acheampong.
We are clear in our minds Bawumia is the best to lead us to victory in 2028 - 15 E/R NPP MPsGhana· 2025-09-24
Mr Acheampong, a former Minister of Food and Agriculture and the NPP MP for Abetifi in the Eastern Region, is making his debut in the party’s flagbearership.
5 NPP presidential aspirants undergo vettingGhana· 2025-09-24
Dr. Bryan Acheampong has officially entered the race for the NPP presidential nomination.
NPP unveils final five for high-stakes flagbearer contestGhana· 2025-08-28Bryan Acheampong is mentioned as a high-profile contender in the upcoming primaries.
Kwabena Agyepong files first for NPP flagbearer race ahead of 2026 primariesGhana· 2025-08-26Dr. Bryan Acheampong has issued a passionate plea for unity and discipline amid a heated internal campaign for the New Patriotic Party's flagbearer position.
NPP's Bryan Acheampong calls for dignified flagbearer contestGhana· 2025-08-26Bryan Acheampong's campaign team reacted to a video suggesting he blamed Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for the Kusasi-Mamprusi conflict.
Bryan Acheampong said ‘Bawumia was a victim, not cause of conflict’ between Mamprusi-Kusasi - Campaign teamGhana· 2025-08-24
Dr Bryan Acheampong is among the contenders for the NPP's presidential primaries in January 2026.
Kwame Pianim warns NPP could ‘fade like CPP’ without urgent reformsGhana· 2025-08-12
Bryan Acheampong is a former Agriculture Minister and a potential contender for the NPP's presidential nomination.
NPP opens flagbearer nominations for 2028 electionsGhana· 2025-07-29