Speaking on Pan African TV’s Good Morning Africa on August 15, 2025, Longdon questioned Acheampong’s claim, highlighting the sacrifices made by party members during its early days of formation.
“When the party was struggling in its days of formation and people were bringing the last of their old cars to help move leaders up and down the country to campaign, can he put a value on that?” Longdon asked.
He continued, emphasizing the invaluable contributions of those who walked long distances to spread the party’s message in remote areas, pointing out that Acheampong, who was not prominent at the time, was nowhere to be found during these crucial moments.
Longdon lamented the direction the party has taken, where financial contributions seem to overshadow the long-standing efforts and sacrifices made by grassroots members.
“It is most unfortunate that our politics is moving in a direction where substance is downplayed over opulence,” he said, urging the party to refocus on the core values that initially helped the NPP grow.
He also warned that the outspoken nature of party financiers, like Acheampong, could cause division within the ranks.
Such comments, according to Longdon, could lead to confusion among the party’s grassroots supporters, who continue to work hard despite the increasing display of wealth at the upper echelons of the NPP.