Communications Minister and Abura Asebu Kwamankese MP, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has claimed that former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has shifted his support away from former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) upcoming presidential primaries.
Kwakye Ofosu told Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana with host Moro Awudu that Akufo-Addo is now reportedly supporting Bryan Acheampong, the Minister for Food and Agriculture, as the party prepares for its 2026 presidential contest.
“It is clear that Dr Bawumia, being the immediate past candidate, still has some advantage. But unlike before, when the whole establishment was behind him, things have changed. There are credible reports that former President Akufo-Addo has distanced himself from Bawumia and now supports Bryan Acheampong. Everyone in the party knows this because most of Akufo-Addo’s key people and government officials are openly supporting Bryan,” he said.
Kwakye Ofosu added that Kennedy Agyapong, another influential NPP figure, no longer has to contend with the party’s internal “system,” highlighting a shift in internal dynamics. While Dr Bawumia continues to enjoy support from some party members due to his previous campaign, Kwakye Ofosu suggested his path to victory may be more challenging this time.
“Bawumia has been marketed before, so many people still like him. I wouldn’t be surprised if he wins again, but this time, the margin may be smaller,” he said.
The minister also dismissed the significance of backing from the 63 NPP MPs who have publicly endorsed Dr Bawumia, asserting that many parliamentarians support him primarily to safeguard their own political interests.
Kwakye Ofosu’s remarks signal possible realignments within the NPP as the party gears up for competitive primaries ahead of the 2026 elections, raising questions about the influence of former President Akufo-Addo on the upcoming contest.
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