In a striking declaration of leadership intent, NPP flagbearer hopeful and former Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has taken credit for what he calls one of the boldest agricultural reforms in Ghana’s modern history: ending the decades-old cocoa syndication financing system.
Sharing his reflections via Facebook, Dr. Acheampong didn’t mince words: “I cancelled the outdated cocoa syndication culture that had been around since 1947.”
The move, he says, was not about popularity, but about principle.
“Leadership is about making bold moves, even when it’s tough,” he wrote. “It wasn’t easy, but it was necessary to protect our farmers and secure our agricultural future.”
This direct challenge to the status quo, particularly within a sector as critical as cocoa, is being viewed as a powerful political statement—one that separates Dr. Acheampong from other contenders within the ruling New Patriotic Party.
As Ghana edges closer to the 2026 general elections, his message appears crafted not only to resonate with grassroots farmers but to paint him as a disruptor unafraid to confront long-standing institutions.
Political observers note that his timing is calculated. With internal NPP campaigning heating up, Dr. Bryan Acheampong’s reminder of his record could spark fresh debate within party ranks over who is best positioned to lead Ghana into a new era of economic transformation.
While the decision to scrap the cocoa syndication model raised eyebrows among traditionalists in the sector, Bryan Acheampong insists it was a necessary shift to ensure financial transparency, self-reliance, and improved farmer welfare.
With this bold declaration, Dr. Bryan Acheampong is sending a clear message to party faithful and the nation: he is not just another candidate — he is the reformer willing to challenge legacies for the sake of Ghana’s future.
Source; www.leakyghana.com
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