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I have never made tribal statements in my political career – Bryan Acheampong
Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2028 elections and former Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong has clarified that he has never made any tribal comments in his political career.
His response comes after Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia recently addressed claims of tribal politics in the party.
Mr. Acheampong responding to the allegations insisted that his comments were being misrepresented.
According to him, the discussions he raised were about the challenges facing the party and its choice of candidates, not about ethnicity.
He said facts must be respected in such conversations, and party officers should be able to speak frankly without being accused of tribalism.
Mr. Acheampong explained that while the NPP had both a party problem and a candidate problem, the issues were not linked to tribal politics.
He noted that the party’s internal problems could be resolved within three years if handled properly.
He recalled that in the past, the NPP supported Dr. Bawumia because it was believed he could win votes from the North and Zongo communities.
Mr. Acheampong said similar statements about voter appeal were made then without being described as tribal, and therefore his recent comments should not be taken out of context.
He stressed that he had never engaged in tribal discourse and accused political opponents of twisting his words for propaganda.
“This is a political season and things will be twisted. I understand it is part of the game. We are in a post-truth era,” he said.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Police have arrested two suspects, including the alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack on the Berekum Chelsea football team that resulted in the death of one of the players.
According to a Police update, the arrests were made after intelligence-led operations by security personnel.
One of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds during an exchange of fire with the police.
He has since been taken to a hospital where he is receiving medical treatment, while the other suspect remains in police custody assisting with investigations.
The Police indicated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang linked to the attack.
They assured the public that more details will be provided as investigations progress.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brazzaville to attend the investiture ceremony of Denis Sassou N’Guesso.
The ceremony follows the re-election of President Sassou N’Guesso for another five year term as leader of the Republic of the Congo.
President Mahama travelled to Brazzaville shortly after launching his Free Primary Healthcare Programme in Dodowa.
He is expected to return to Accra after the ceremony scheduled for Thursday morning.
By: Jacob Aggrey
