Comparing NPP’s 2028 Big Three: Acheampong, Bawumia, and Kennedy

Three powerful contenders,  the scholar entrepreneur, the technocrat economist, and the populist businessman, are positioning themselves to lead the New Patriotic Party(NPP) into Ghana’s 2028 elections. Here’s how their strengths, weaknesses, and strategies compare.

Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and Hon. Kennedy Agyapong focusing on their background, strengths, weaknesses, and ambitions for 2028.

Background & Early Life

Career & Achievements

Wealth

• Bryan Acheampong: Estimated $20M–$250M (mainly Rock City Hotel + agribusiness).

• Mahamudu Bawumia: $5M–$100M (varies; mainly earnings from banking & politics).

• Kennedy Agyapong: $250M+ (media, real estate, imports, investments).

Family & Personal Life

Future Ambitions & 2028 Vision

Strengths & Weaknesses

Summary of their current standings in the race for NPP’s 2028 flagbearer

Delegate Support Snapshot

• Kennedy Agyapong leads early among grassroots delegates:

  • According to a Sanity Africa poll (April–June 2025), he holds 51.4%, with Dr. Bawumia at 42.2%, and Dr. Acheampong trailing at around 3%  source: GhanammaCitinewsroom.

  • His support is strongest among women, youth (under 40), students, the unemployed, and the self-employed, as well as in 10 of 16 regions, source: GhanammaCitinewsroom.

• Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is the clear leader in formal NPP support:

  • Multiple polls (from Global InfoAnalytics and others) place his support among delegates at 52%–56%, with Kennedy Agyapong far behind at 17%–23%. Dr. Acheampong consistently remains in single digits. source: CitinewsroomGhanammaPulse GhanaMyJoyOnlineThe Ghana Report.

  • A notable poll from the Communication Research group saw 77.9% of delegates endorsing Bawumia, compared with just 20.2% for Agyapong 

• Dr. Bryan Acheampong continues to have minimal support—hovering between 3%–4% in most polls 

What This Means

• Agyapong shines with grassroots energy — particularly among youth, women, and informal economy groups.

• Bawumia dominates the party establishment and formal delegate base, enjoying significantly more support from traditional structures and full-time employees.

• Acheampong remains a niche contender, with limited current impact on delegate preferences.

Conclusion

The race for the NPP’s 2028 flagbearer pits three contrasting personalities against each other:

• Bryan Acheampong, the disciplined scholar-businessman with a royal lineage and bold ideas;

• Mahamudu Bawumia, the technocrat and economist pushing Ghana’s digital future;

• Kennedy Agyapong, the wealthy, outspoken mogul with unmatched grassroots energy.

Their competing visions will shape not only the future of the NPP but also Ghana’s political and economic trajectory.

Research like this on Bryan Acheampong, Dr. Bawumia, and Kennedy Agyapong is important because:

1. Political Context – The NPP is heading into a crucial transition for the 2028 elections. These three men are the strongest contenders to lead the party, so understanding their backgrounds, strengths, and weaknesses helps people anticipate the future direction of Ghana’s politics.

2. Public Awareness – Many voters don’t always know the full history of political figures. A comprehensive profile (including family, wealth, education, career, and ambitions) enables citizens to make informed choices rather than relying on campaign slogans.

3. Comparative Analysis – By comparing candidates side by side, you see their different leadership styles:

   • Acheampong: disciplined scholar-businessman

   • Bawumia: experienced technocrat

   • Agyapong: wealthy populist
     This helps identify who may best fit Ghana’s needs at a given time.

4. Accountability – Publishing their histories, business dealings, and promises gives the public a record to hold them accountable when they assume leadership.

5. Strategic Insight – For party members, analysts, or journalists, such research reveals each candidate’s path to victory (polls, grassroots support, financial muscle, policy focus).