Tension in Dormaa increases as Bawumia subtly criticises Ken Agyapong and Bryan Acheampong.

As a component of Bawumia’s nationwide grassroots campaign, the rally aimed to fortify the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) unity in the run-up to the elections. Though many saw the vice president’s remarks as subtle jabs at two influential people who have openly disagreed with some of his recent policy positions, Ken Agyapong and Bryan Acheampong, he used the platform to make pointed remarks about discipline, loyalty, and the need for respect within the party.

Being a leader is not about making noise or threatening people. To thunderous applause from the audience, Bawumia stated, “It is about sacrifice, humility, and delivery.” Political analysts immediately compared the remark to Bryan Acheampong’s divisive remarks regarding political power and Kennedy Agyapong’s frequent outbursts.

Ahead of the campaign season, a number of high-profile NPP members have been vying for recognition and influence, raising the political stakes within the party in recent weeks. The internal dynamics of the ruling party are now more intriguing due to Dr Bawumia’s audacious strategy in Dormaa, which implies that the vice president is prepared to fight back—and fight hard.

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