Former Ghana Publishing Company CEO David Asante has broken his silence on the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) devastating loss in the 2024 general elections, calling for a complete reset of party leadership and strategy — beginning with the election of a new flagbearer.
In a strongly worded Facebook post on Thursday, July 17, Mr. Asante painted a grim picture of the NPP’s performance, stating that the party was “outrightly rejected” at all levels of the electoral process — from polling stations to the presidency. The post, which has since sparked conversation within party circles, was also used to officially endorse Abetifi MP Dr. Bryan Acheampong as the man to lead the party into a new era.
“We lost at the polling stations, we lost at the constituencies, we lost at regional levels, we lost Parliament, we lost the Presidency miserably,” Asante lamented. “It was an outright rejection overall.”
The former CEO argued that such a defeat demanded more than surface-level change, insisting that the party needed to undergo deep introspection and elect leadership that is responsive, grounded, and future-oriented.
“Who leads our Party will determine our pathway in 2028 and beyond,” he stressed, urging the NPP base to carefully consider who they entrust with the party’s recovery mission.
Against this backdrop, Mr. Asante endorsed Dr. Bryan Acheampong, praising his clarity of vision, organisational skill, and grassroots credibility. “May I introduce to you Dr. Bryan Acheampong…” he declared, signalling the beginning of what could become a high-stakes internal campaign.
Dr. Acheampong, who currently serves as Minister for Food and Agriculture and MP for Abetifi, has formally declared his intention to contest in the party’s presidential primaries, scheduled for January 31, 2026. His campaign is expected to centre on rebuilding party structures, empowering local constituencies, and restoring public confidence in the NPP after the 2024 loss.
As the NPP begins its search for a new leader, Asante’s endorsement adds a notable voice to the growing calls for reform — and sets the tone for a potentially transformative leadership contest.
