Bryan Acheampong: I’ll Start With Almighty God And Finish With Him

The Member of Parliament for Abetifi Constituency and former Minister for Food and Agriculture,Bryan Acheampong, has given the clearest indication yet of his intention to contest for the flagbearer slot of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), anchoring his political aspirations in faith, tradition and a methodical internal process.

He told journalists on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 during his visit to the leadership of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana in Osu that, “The journey is political and as you know, it can be treacherous. That’s why God is a requirement for a journey like this and it is important that I seek the Church and God’s blessing before I embark on it. I will start with God and finish with God”.

The visit to the Church’s General Council, led by Rt. Rev. Dr Abraham Nana Opare Kwakye, was not, according to Bryan Acheampong, a political stunt but a spiritual necessity.

As someone shaped by the doctrines and discipline of the Presbyterian tradition, he said, it was unthinkable to make such a significant decision without first returning to his roots.

“As a product of the Church, it would be a disappointment to my tradition and the Moderator of the Church if I just moved forward without returning here. Before a formal announcement is made, I thought it wise to come and inform the General Council and the Moderator that this is what I have set out to do.”

Behind his spiritual consultation, however, is a calculated and well-organised political groundwork.

Dr. Acheampong revealed that over the past month, he convened an exploratory committee tasked with assessing whether his candidacy resonates with the aspirations of the NPP grassroots and the Ghanaian electorate at large.

Their mission was simple but critical: determine the appetite for his kind of leadership within the party, and evaluate how his credentials align with the public’s demands for the next presidential candidate.

According to the former Minister for Food and Agriculture, the findings were clear. Ghanaians are looking for a leader who can unify, bring fresh energy and focus on delivering real results in core national areas such as job creation, national security, and infrastructure. His team’s report, he said, didn’t just endorse his candidacy, it challenged him.

He reflected deeply on the qualities outlined in the assessment and came to a personal resolution: that he fits the bill.

The Member of Parliament for Abetifi Constituency was quick to stress that this is not a move driven by political timing or personal ambition.

“The decision to contest is based on both data-informed insight and a deep sense of responsibility. It’s not about chasing the moment — it’s about answering a call.”

He described the committee’s work as a mirror that revealed the gravity of expectations facing anyone who hopes to lead the NPP into the 2028 general elections.

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