In the thick of political intrigue and campaign fervor, a storm brewed within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Eastern Region. Rumors had begun to swirl, painting a picture of Dr. Bryan Acheampong as the sole financier of the region’s Members of Parliament (MPs) during the 2024 elections.
The whispers grew louder after a viral video emerged, showing the Eastern Regional NPP Chairman, Mr. Jeff Konadu, chastising MPs such as Mr. Akwasi Acquah of Akyem Oda and Mr. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah.
He accused them of ingratitude, claiming they had benefited financially from Dr. Acheampong’s generosity.
Stepping into the fray to clear the air was Mr. Frederick Opare-Ansah, campaign manager for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and former MP for Suhum. Mr. Opare-Ansah dismissed the swirling claims as misleading, determined to set the record straight.
According to Mr. Opare-Ansah, while it was true that some MPs in the Eastern Region received financial support during the campaign, the story was far more nuanced than the rumors suggested. The funds, he clarified, were not personal gifts from Dr. Acheampong. Instead, they were campaign contributions gathered from various donors, which Dr. Acheampong distributed on behalf of the Bawumia campaign.
He explained that Dr. Bawumia had put in place a system to coordinate campaign donations across key regions, including Ashanti, Eastern, Central, and Northern. In the Eastern Region, Dr. Acheampong was tasked with receiving and distributing the funds, but the money itself came from a broad base of supporters. Notable contributors included Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, Mr. Amoako Atta, private individuals, and direct transfers from the national campaign finance directorate.
With these facts laid bare, Mr. Opare-Ansah called on Mr. Jeff Konadu to refrain from spreading misinformation. He urged party leaders to remain truthful and measured in their public statements, warning that unity within the party depended on it.
In the end, the campaign manager’s clarification brought much-needed perspective to a heated debate, reminding all involved that the strength of the party lay in transparency and collective effort—not in the ambitions or generosity of a single individual.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
