The campaign team for Dr. Bryan Acheampong has rejected a video that is circulating on social media, which purportedly depicts the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful blaming former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for the Kusasi–Mamprusi conflict.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the team characterized the footage as a “deliberately manipulated” clip that misrepresented Dr. Acheampong’s true statements.
The clarification indicated that Dr. Acheampong referred to Dr. Bawumia as a “victim of circumstance,” rather than placing any blame for division on him. The campaign emphasized that Dr. Acheampong has a deep respect for Dr. Bawumia’s leadership and his efforts in peacebuilding.
Additionally, the statement elaborated that political opponents exploited tribal tensions during the 2024 elections to undermine the NPP in specific areas, and cautioned that the party needs to confront such divisions with unity to recover lost support.
“Dr. Acheampong’s message is not intended to create division. It focuses on uniting the NPP behind a successful candidate and strategy. His campaign is founded on the principles of unity, transparency, and achieving results,” the statement highlighted.
The team called on party supporters and the public to ignore misleading edits and to watch the complete recording of Dr. Acheampong’s comments before making any judgments.
Below is the statement:
