The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer race is intensifying, and new regional analysis from leading pollster Mussa Dankwah indicates that Dr. Bryan Acheampong is rapidly emerging as the disruptive force reshaping the contest.
While Greater Accra remains a competitive battleground for all three frontrunners Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (DMB), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong (KOA), and Dr. Bryan Acheampong (DBA) it is in the Ashanti and Eastern Regions that Acheampong’s growing influence is becoming most evident.
In Ashanti, the traditional heartbeat of NPP politics, Acheampong has made remarkable inroads, earning admiration for his calm leadership style and strategic clarity. Dankwah’s analysis suggests that Acheampong has significantly eroded Kennedy Agyapong’s support base in the region, tilting momentum in his favour. His disciplined and data-driven campaign built around the themes of unity, accountability, and service is resonating deeply with grassroots delegates and shifting long-standing loyalties.
In the Eastern Region, home to Acheampong’s Abetifi constituency, his dominance is even more pronounced. Once considered a stronghold for the Vice President, the region is now witnessing a groundswell of support for Acheampong, driven by his consistent engagement, proven track record, and reputation for results. His blend of political experience, business acumen, and philanthropic impact is striking a chord with delegates seeking substance over slogans.
Dankwah notes that while Dr. Bawumia maintains a broad national footprint, Acheampong’s focused strategy in Greater Accra, Ashanti, and Eastern is yielding tangible results. “Bryan Acheampong is hurting both DMB and KOA,” he observed.
With his campaign tour across these three strategic regions, analysts believe Acheampong’s next moves particularly in key swing areas could further tilt the scales and position him as a formidable contender with strong national appeal.
As the NPP’s internal race tightens, one fact is becoming increasingly clear: Bryan Acheampong has evolved from newcomer to game-changer, redrawing the political map with a campaign grounded in credibility, focus, and quiet power.
