- Nicholas Omane Acheampong feels neglected by NPP despite loyal support
- No compensation for using 4 personal vehicles for NPP campaigns
- Acheampong says appreciation for supporters can boost NPP's election chances
Renowned gospel artist Nicholas Omane Acheampong has expressed his disappointment and frustration with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for neglecting and failing to recognize his contributions to the party.
In an interview with Ash FM, Acheampong revealed his long-standing support for the NPP, dating back to 2008. He disclosed that he had used four of his personal vehicles to support the party’s campaign activities, but his efforts had gone unacknowledged.
“Since 2008, I have been in support of the NPP. I have used four of my personal cars to campaign for the party. But up until now, no one from the party has even given me a pick-up vehicle as compensation,” Acheampong lamented.
Acheampong noted that many creative arts stakeholders support the NPP but are reluctant to publicly declare their stance due to the party’s treatment of open supporters. He emphasized that creatives seek recognition and appreciation, not financial rewards.
“Many of the stakeholders in the creative arts sector are NPP supporters, but they can’t be open about their stance because they’ve seen how the party has treated those who stood up to support them,” he explained. “Most of the creatives who supported NPP do not want money or anything; sometimes, they just want recognition or something to show that they are appreciated. But they get none of that.”
Acheampong suggested that the NPP could improve their chances in the upcoming elections by showing more appreciation to their supporters. “John Mahama is not a challenge for the NPP, but they can do much better in the upcoming elections by just appreciating those who supported them,” he concluded.
