Social media users roast Bryan Acheampong over tribal politics jibe at Bawumia

New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr Bryan Acheampong, is being lambasted on social media over an unfortunate resort to tribal politics against former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

Dr Acheampong, addressing party supporters on August 23, argued that the NPP's 2024 defeat was mainly due to what he called "tribal dynamics" surrounding Dr Bawumia's candidature.

The former Agric Minister claimed that while former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo won overwhelming support across northern constituencies, Dr Bawumia's candidacy was undermined by long-standing rivalries between Mamprusis and Kusasis.

He argued that this tribal divide contributed to the NPP's loss across the northern belt, including Oti, Upper East, Upper West, and the Northern Region. His comments, however, have been dismissed by many Ghanaians as divisive and unnecessary.

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His remarks have sparked widespread backlash on social media, with critics warning that such sentiments threaten national cohesion.

Many social media users are slamming the NPP over his remarks, describing them as unfortunate, with some saying his pronouncement was one of the reasons the party lost the 2024 election.

"One of the reasons why the NPP lost the elections was because Bryan Acheampong was busy trying to use his position as a minister to shamelessly acquire state assets," one social media user wrote.

Another added, "Now that Hon. Bryan is doing tribal politics, let's engage him on the business side lol. No Ghanaian will vote for someone who wants to take over state properties."

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See more of the reactions below:

In politics, the use of character assassination and insults often reveals a lack of persuasive ability among candidates. We have observed this phenomenon in recent events within Ghana's political landscape. I must express my surprise at Bryan's comments regarding Dr. Bawumia. Mr.… pic.twitter.com/xa4VhIPWTe

— yaw. (@yabbanx) August 23, 2025

Bryan Acheampong shares his perspective on Bawumia’s candidacy and the 2028 elections. Raises important points worth reflecting on. Hopefully, the conversation stays focused on issues, not reduced to labels.

What do you think? pic.twitter.com/Q8p37OiEZK

— Engr. Gabriel Ghansah (@BigGhansah) August 23, 2025

Reject Bawumia else Mamprusi-Kusaasi conflict will cause NPP defeat ~ Dr. Bryan Acheampong@Kpebu_Martin Esq you rightly describe him today: How can this violent and tribal bigot like this bi president?? pic.twitter.com/4W3F7nyVd3

— Mahama The President (@CitizenTechiman) August 23, 2025

🔴Breaking News....

Reject Bawumia else Mamprusi-Kusaasi fighting will cause NPP defeat ~Hon. Bryan Acheampong tells Obiba JK & his dog's are biting Bryan Acheampong ruff..

❌Obiba JK Red🟥 card pic.twitter.com/b3T5smFWNV

— Ken2028~GH🇬🇭1st (@toku2247) August 23, 2025

Bryan Acheampong shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the presidency. He claimed he wanted to buy all SSNIT hotels because they were incurring losses. However, immediately after Okudzeto Ablakwa exposed the deal as fraudulent and corrupt, these hotels suddenly started making profit pic.twitter.com/owZV6pLVg8

— Kiss Me Quikk (@Kiss_Mequikk) August 23, 2025

Hon. Bryan Acheampong has really disappointed me 🤦‍♀️. Are you all going to be doing this petty tribal politics forever? Is a Northerner not a human being? Geesss 🤦‍♀️ so appalling

— CHARLOTTE NICOLE 🕊 (@charllycolegh) August 23, 2025

DON'T TWIST DR. BRYAN ACHEAMPONG'S HARMLESS COMMENTS.#HardtruthOverEmotions #FactsOverEmotions#BA2028#BryanDelivers pic.twitter.com/g8lhUDlYhT

— Yusif Kobby (@YusifIshaq83537) August 23, 2025