New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, says he is not concerned about any perceived influence of a party “establishment” in the upcoming NPP presidential primaries.
Addressing journalists on Wednesday, October 15, Dr. Acheampong stressed that it is the party’s delegates – not a select group of leaders – who will ultimately decide the outcome.
“I have no fears at all about any so-called establishment. And there’s really no establishment in this,” he said. “It is the establishment that is going to vote – the entire party architecture, the delegates, and the workers of the party.”
He explained that while national executives may be seen as influential, they make up only a tiny fraction of the estimated 250,000 delegates expected to vote.
“National executives themselves are 17 out of 250,000,” he noted. “Constituency executives, who are about 5,000 people, are only a small part of the whole. One person may have most of them, but that does not determine the final outcome.”
Dr. Acheampong, who is also a Member of Parliament, said he understands the inner workings of the party and is confident that influence from any group will not sway the will of the broader delegate base.
“I’ve been around this party for a long time. I know the influence of these people on the delegates. I’m hoping it’s going to be free and fair,” he added. “I’m running a solid campaign, and I know that nothing – except the delegates – can influence their way.”
The NPP will elect its next presidential candidate on January 31, 2026.
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