Political analyst Michael Ebo Amoah has observed that early results from the ongoing New Patriotic Party (NPP) primary suggest Dr. Bryan Acheampong is making more significant gains than Kennedy Agyapong.
Mr Amoah noted that Mr. Agyapong is polling lower numbers in several constituencies, a trend he attributes to the substantial resources invested by Dr. Acheampong, the former Food and Agriculture Minister.
He further suggested that Kennedy Agyapong entered the 2026 presidential primary financially disadvantaged, which has severely hindered his performance.
Speaking during Rainbow Radio 87.5FM’s International Elections Watch coverage of the NPP primary, the analyst asserted that Dr. Acheampong has established himself as a major power broker within the party.
He argued that the party’s leadership can no longer make significant decisions regarding the presidential primary without his direct input.
Addressing the financial dynamics of the race, Mr. Amoah remarked, “Bryan Acheampong pumped enough resources into these elections.
“Admitting the claims that he gave the delegates money, if you calculate 500 Ghana Cedis by the 200,000 delegates, that is over 100 million Ghana Cedis—roughly 10 million dollars. That figure excludes the money he spent on his campaign while meeting delegates in their respective constituencies.”
He warned that a defeat for Kennedy Agyapong could mark his retirement from active politics, potentially bringing his years of service to the NPP to an abrupt end.”
According to Ebo Amoah, the emerging results indicate a clear party preference for Dr. Bawumia over Agyapong.
The analyst stated that every election cycle naturally displaces certain figures, and Kennedy Agyapong appears to be the one facing that reality this time.
Regarding the shifting power balance, he stated, “I believe Bryan Acheampong has become a force to be reckoned with in the NPP based on these results. When they call people to the negotiation table now, he will not be left out.” He added that the outcome of this primary will likely have a ripple effect on the selection of future parliamentary candidates across various constituencies.
Source: Rainbowradioonline.com
