Some constituency organisers of the opposition New Patriotic Party in the Ashanti Region have fingered the former Agric minister, Dr Bryan Acheampong, for contributing to the party’s heavy defeat in the 2024 general elections.
In a statement released on October 28, and signed by 62 constituency and polling station organisers of the opposition party, they cited an attempt by the Abetifi lawmaker to acquire the SSNIT Hotels which received a massive public backlash manifested in voters’ decision during last year’s polls.
“The attempted acquisition of majority shares in SSNIT hotels by Dr Bryan Acheampong while serving as a Minister of State constituted a serious breach of public trust and a major contributing factor to our defeat” Part of the statement read.
The organisers claim that the act alone caused the then ruling party as contributors to SSNIT not only voted against the NPP but also embarked on a campaign to ensure the NPP lost the election.
They also claim, Dr Bryan Acheampong mismanaged the Agric ministry “Under Dr Acheampong’s supervision as Minister for Food and Agriculture, the activities and needs of our rural farmers-the backbone of our economy and a core constituent-were not properly managed.”
Another issue they raised was the Abetifi lawmaker’s pre-election posture, which only created tension in the country. “Dr Acheampong’s infamous public statement suggesting that the NPP would not hand over power after the December 2024 elections was recklesd, irresponsible, and dangerously undemocratic.”
The organisers have called on delegates not to “reward controversy with elevation.”
They, however, endorsed Dr Bawumia as the kind of political figure who can return the NPP to power.
“Our endorsement is based on conviction about the personality and leadership qualities of Dr Bawumia. He exemplifies integrity, humility, competence, and inclusiveness,” the statement noted.
