New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwarts, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong and Dr Bryan Acheampong, yesterday filed their separate nomination forms to contest the party’s 2028 presidential flagbearership race.
Their submission at the party’s headquarters in Accra attracted hundreds of enthusiastic supporters, transforming the premises into a vibrant display of red, white, and blue.
Clad in branded T-shirts, waving flags and placards with various messages, the jubilant crowd chanted slogans to brass band music, creating a charged atmosphere that underscored the weight of expectation in the contest ahead.
Large banners of each aspirant adorned the party office while amplified slogans echoed their calls for support.
The filings follow the opening of nominations by the NPP on July 29, 2025, with the deadline set for August 28, 2025.
The party will publish the list of qualified aspirants on October 8, 2025, ahead of balloting and the crucial election on January 31, 2026, to decide its presidential candidate for the 2028 elections.
Kennedy Agyapong
Submitting his nomination forms, Mr Agyapong stressed that without unity, no candidate could secure victory for the NPP in 2028 and urged the election committee and party executives to ensure fairness and avoid intimidation.
Addressing the crowd afterwards, he reinforced the point that the primary was not just about electing a flag bearer, but about selecting a candidate capable of winning the presidency, presenting himself as the right person.
He drew on lessons from 2023, cautioning against manipulation, backstabbing and forcing a candidate on the party, and appealed for a collective focus on victory, pleading with the masses to vote for him.
Mr Agyapong highlighted unemployment as the nation’s biggest challenge, pledging to leverage his business background, creativity, and proven track record in job creation to restore hope, particularly for the youth.
“In the bars, in the trotros, in the markets, wherever you go, Ghanaians are crying for Kennedy Ohene Agyapong to lead this country.
So, don't listen to anybody who comes and intimidates you because of his own selfishness.
The party victory is paramount,” he stated.
Bryan Acheampong
Dr Acheampong described his decision to contest the party’s flagbearership race as a commitment to unity, discipline and service.
He recounted his personal journey from humble beginnings, where his mother struggled to raise four children, to building successful businesses and a career in politics, underscoring his understanding of responsibility and resilience.
Highlighting his track record as a grassroots activist, policymaker, and government servant, he stressed that leadership required bold decisions and a willingness to stand firmly on issues affecting communities.
“I have been tested in difficult times, and I have delivered. I have not shied away from making bold decisions. You cannot make an impact. I commit to join forces with you to continue the rebuilding of our party,” he said.
Dr Acheampong pledged to help rebuild and unite the NPP family, emphasising that his campaign would be issue-driven and free from divisive rhetoric.
He called on his supporters to avoid inflammatory commentary that could damage party cohesion, insisting that the ultimate goal was to win power in 2028, create jobs, and advance the country’s potential.
Fair process
The Vice-Chairperson of the Presidential Elections Committee, Kwabena Abankwah Yeboah, gave an assurance that the committee would deliver a transparent, free and fair process, just as in the previous internal elections.
He announced plans to establish an internal advisory body, similar to the structure of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC), with representatives from all candidates to address challenges and grievances.
He also urged aspirants to rein in their supporters, especially on social media, cautioning against divisive or derogatory remarks that could fuel disunity or be exploited by opponents in 2028.
Mr Yeboah stressed that unity was the ultimate goal and urged candidates to focus on selling their vision and policies.
