A leading figure in the Bryan Acheampong for President 2028 campaign, Dr. Razak Kojo Opoku, is urging members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rise above internal divisions and misinformation, following a resurgence of a decade-old publication aimed at discrediting the presidential hopeful.

The article in question, first published on January 31, 2014, by the now-defunct Al-Hajj newspaper and later circulated on GhanaWeb, has recently resurfaced on social media. Dr. Opoku argues the piece, originally written by a pro-National Democratic Congress (NDC) outlet under the leadership of the late Alhaji Bature, is being weaponized by elements within the NPP seeking to sow discord.

Without naming names, Dr. Opoku said it was “unfortunate” that some within the party were attempting to associate Dr. Acheampong with statements and sentiments he has never endorsed.

“Bryan Acheampong has never commented on Ken Agyapong’s remarks following the 2024 general elections,” Dr. Opoku stressed. “To try and link him to an NDC propaganda piece from 2014 is both dishonest and desperate.”

He added that such tactics serve only to derail the party’s momentum as it eyes a strong comeback in the 2028 elections.

The Bryan Acheampong campaign, which has steadily gained grassroots support in recent months, has faced growing internal scrutiny as NPP jockeying for the flagbearer position intensifies. Dr. Opoku believes this is partly why old, irrelevant content is being unearthed and shared without context.

He appealed to party members to prioritize unity and policy over petty rivalry and misinformation.

“Our campaign stands on integrity and vision for the future,” he said. “We will not be distracted by recycled lies or internal sabotage.”

Dr. Opoku concluded with a call for discipline within the party ranks, urging NPP supporters to avoid tactics that mirror the opposition’s playbook.

“As we prepare for 2028, let us focus on what unites us, not what divides us,” he said. “Let’s campaign on ideas, not on vendettas.”