Former Member of Parliament for Oforikrom constituency in the Ashanti Region, Dr Emmanuel Marfo, is calling on delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to consider Bryan Acheampong as their flagbearer for 2028.

Dr Marfo believes the Abetifi MP and the former Minister of Food and Agriculture is the ideal candidate to win the presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026.

He described Bryan Acheampong as a unifier who can bring the party the unity it needs.

In an interview on Nhyria FM's "Kro Yi Mu Nsem" with host Barima Kofi Dawson, Dr Marfo urged delegates to ignore polls suggesting Bryan Acheampong is not a frontrunner, claiming some aspirants are using paid hype to boost their chances.

"Ignore those fake polls; some people've been paid to hype a certain candidate," Dr Marfo said

He emphasised Acheampong's extensive grassroots campaign, noting he is the only aspirant who has been able to visit all the 276 constituencies, including Bawku.

He said Bryan's visit to Bawku for the campaign, despite the conflict, shows that he is a bold leader who can take the party to every part of the country and bring in votes to get them back in power.

He revealed that the party is lacking discipline and needs someone to straighten it out.

He is convinced Bryan Acheampong, with his US Air Force experience, is the one to bring order to the party.

"The NPP needs a soldier to whip things into shape, with all the insults and attacks flying around. That's why I'm backing Bryan Acheampong", he said.

Highlighting Acheampong's achievements as Agriculture Minister, Dr Marfo pointed to the significant cocoa price hike during his tenure – the highest in Ghana's history since 1947.

He also cited Acheampong's initiatives, like the Ghana 5-Year Food Security Strategy, which the current NDC government has reportedly adopted to address food security.

"Acheampong's record as minister and his job-creating investments show he will do more as president," Dr Marfo added.

He concluded that Acheampong's leadership is crucial for the party's success, urging delegates to give him a chance.