A key member of Dr Bryan Acheampong’s campaign team, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has appealed to Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, to reciprocate the unwavering support he received from Dr Acheampong during his recent legal troubles.

Dr Acheampong, a flagbearer hopeful in the New Patriotic Party’s upcoming presidential primary, is said to have played a pivotal role in securing Wontumi's release after his arrest by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) in May over alleged fraud and money laundering.

Appiah-Kubi, who also served as Wontumi’s lawyer in the case, made the call during an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Tuesday.

“There is a saying that one good thing deserves another, so it is my expectation that Chairman Wontumi will recognise the role that Dr Bryan Acheampong played in his political life and reward him appropriately,” he stated.

He recounted that when Wontumi faced GHS 50 million bail conditions, Dr Acheampong intervened with documentation for surety assets that far exceeded the required amount, an action formally confirmed by Wontumi’s legal team.

According to Appiah-Kubi, Wontumi subsequently paid a courtesy call on Dr Acheampong to express his appreciation. “What I can say is that Chairman Wontumi, as I know, did appreciate what Dr
Bryan Acheampong did for him… and I am sure that, having seen what he has done, it only stands to reason that it will return in goodwill,” he added.

The appeal comes amid a flurry of endorsements and behind-the-scenes lobbying ahead of the NPP’s January 2026 primaries, with aspirants leveraging regional alliances and past affiliations to consolidate their positions in the race.