Africa-Press – Ghana. Mr Bryan Acheampong, a flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has received a warm reception from supporters and community members during his campaign tour of the Volta Region ahead of the party’s presidential primaries.
The visit formed part of his nationwide engagements with delegates as he seeks to lead the NPP into the 2028 general election.
The NPP’s presidential primaries are scheduled for January 31, 2026.
Mr Acheampong, a former Minister for Food and Agriculture, visited several communities, including Keta, Adaklu and Anlo, where he met with chiefs, market women, youth groups and party executives.
The engagements featured cultural displays, traditional drumming and open interactions with residents.
Addressing supporters in Central Tongu, Mr Acheampong said his message was centred on unity, discipline and empowerment.
“Our success as a party will depend on how united we remain and how well we empower our people to take charge of their own development,” he said.
Local party leaders and delegates commended his approach, saying he had taken time to listen to their concerns and encouraged collaboration.
“He is engaging the grassroots directly and making everyone feel part of the process,” a constituency executive said.
During the tour, Mr Acheampong joined residents in traditional dances, interacted with fishermen and held discussions with religious leaders.
His outreach formed part of a broader effort to strengthen the NPP’s presence in the Volta Region – stronghold of the ruling National Democratic Congress.
Recent opinion polls by Global Info Analytics suggest that Mr Acheampong is gaining support in key regions such as Ashanti and Eastern, which are considered vital in the upcoming internal contest.
His campaign team has described his regional tours as part of a national strategy to connect with delegates ahead of the primary.
The NPP’s flagbearer contest has entered its final phase, with aspirants travelling across the country to convince delegates before voting takes place on January 31, 2026.
He is in the race with Former Vice President and NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Mr Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, Former Minister of Education and MP for Bosomtwe, Mr Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, a Former Press Secretary to President John Agyekum Kufuor.
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