The Minister of Agriculture and Abetifi MP, Bryan Acheampong, has initiated a campaign to be considered as the running mate to Vice President Bawumia in the 2024 elections.
A group named ‘TIME FOR BRYAN,’ composed of traders in the Eastern Region, has declared its support for Bryan Acheampong, endorsing him as the best candidate to partner with Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
This move comes after Acheampong declined to endorse Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the flagbearer on live radio in August 2023.
During an appearance on PeaceFM Kokrokoo with Kwame Sefa Kayi, he stated that he would not declare his support until after the NPP August 26 Superdelegates primary.
“The Superdelegates should decide. Today, my candidate may not win but I will not declare my support until the superdelegates give direction of where we go this August” He told Kwame Sefa Kayi in Twi.
Bryan Acheampong expressed his belief that the Superdelegates should decide, emphasizing that he wants to wait until after the Superdelegates Primaries before declaring his choice.
However, a week later, he declared his support for Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, though the reason for the change of mind remains unclear.
The group ‘TIME FOR BRYAN,’ consisting mainly of NPP sympathizers, asserts that Bryan Acheampong is the ideal running mate to ensure the NPP retains power in the 2024 elections. They believe that a team comprising Bryan Acheampong and Bawumia would be formidable in “Breaking the 8” and leading the nation towards a more prosperous future.
Group leader Adwoa Saah highlighted Acheampong’s people-centered governance style, accessibility to constituents, and dedication to addressing their concerns as qualities that set him apart. T
The group expressed confidence that he would be the ideal person to join forces with Dr. Bawumia for the aspirations of Ghanaians.
“Most of the NPP grassroots are calling for Bryan Acheampong to be the running mate for Bawumia due to his firm, transparent, and honest way of dealing with issues; for this reason, we are solidly supporting him,” she added.