Dr. Bryan Acheampong Biography – Former Agric Minister and NPP 2028 Presidential Hopeful

Biography of Dr. Bryan Acheampong

Full Name: Dr. Bryan Acheampong

Date of Birth: 27 November 1972

Place of Birth: Suhum, Eastern Region, Ghana

Political Affiliation: New Patriotic Party (NPP)

Current Role: Member of Parliament for Abetifi Constituency

Former Position: Minister for Food and Agriculture (2023–2024)

Presidential Ambition: Declared candidate for NPP 2028 presidential primaries

Early Life and Education

Dr. Bryan Acheampong hails from Nkwatia in the Kwahu East District. He began his education at Achimota Primary School and later attended Presbyterian Boys Secondary School (PRESEC), Legon. He earned a Bachelor's and MBA from Johnson and Wales University (USA), a PhD in Information Systems from the University of Ghana, and holds certifications from MIT and HP University.

Career and Political Journey

Military and Private Sector:

He served in the United States Air Force (2004–2006) and later became CEO of INTU-Group in Accra.

Political Leadership:

• Minister of State, Office of the President – Appointed April 2017

• Minister of State at the Ministry of the Interior – February 2020

• Minister for Food and Agriculture – February 2023 to 2024

• MP for Abetifi Constituency – Elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2020 and 2024

Parliamentary Committees:

• Chair, Foreign Affairs Committee

• Member, Defense and Interior Committee

• Member, Appointments Committee

• Member, Committee of Selection

2028 Presidential Ambition

In a bold move, Dr. Bryan Acheampong has officially declared his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) 2028 presidential primaries. His campaign is expected to focus on national security, agriculture transformation, digital governance, and youth employment, leveraging his diverse background in both public service and the military.

Support for Chairman Wontumi

Dr. Acheampong made headlines in 2025 when he volunteered to serve as a surety for Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), the NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman, who is under investigation for multiple charges. His action has been interpreted by political observers as a strong show of loyalty and influence within party ranks.

Philanthropy

Through the Bryan Acheampong Foundation, he has:

• Built over 100 boreholes across communities

• Donated GH¢250,000 to the Presbyterian University College

• Supplied farming inputs to 6,000+ farmers

• Awarded a Suzuki Swift to the best midwife in Abetifi

• Funded sewing machines and dryers for local artisans

• Supported COVID-19 interventions and teacher scholarships

Personal Life

Dr. Acheampong is a Presbyterian Christian and is currently unmarried. He previously volunteered at the Tom-ni orphanage in Kwahu Obomi after his national service.

Honors and Recognition

• Member of the Order of the Volta – Honored in 2024

• Recognized by GNAT, Kasapreko, and multiple civil organizations for humanitarian work

Election Results Summary

• 2016: 74.61% win (23,432 votes)

• 2020: 72.42% win (25,035 votes)

• 2024: 72.77% win (22,287 votes, uncontested in primaries)

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