The Dombo family has firmly rejected claims that it is backing Dr Bryan Acheampong in the New Patriotic Party’s upcoming flagbearership contest, describing a recent newspaper headline to that effect as misleading and inaccurate.
In a strongly worded clarification, the family states that its long-held political convictions have been misrepresented, emphasising that it has neither endorsed nor supported Dr Acheampong and that its allegiance remains rooted in principle, not speculation.
The family insists its public stance has been clear, consistent, and anchored in its historic values, prompting a call for correction and greater journalistic responsibility
In the interest of accuracy and the public record, the Dombo Family issues the following statement of clarification:
DOMBO FAMILY DISOWNS CLAIM OF BACKING BRYAN
The Dombo family has taken note of a banner headline published by The Chronicle Newspaper on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, which read, “DOMBO FAMILY BACKS BRYAN.” We consider it necessary and responsible to set the record straight and correct the misleading impression created by that publication.
At no time has the Dombo family endorsed or supported the New Patriotic Party flagbearer aspirant and Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Dr Bryan Acheampong, in relation to the party’s flagbearership contest scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026. The headline as published is inaccurate and does not reflect our publicly stated position, convictions, or values.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Dombo family’s position has been clear, consistent, and grounded firmly in principle. Our public interventions have always been in defence of vision, character, and conviction in leadership. In that regard, we have openly and deliberately expressed support for H E Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, based on merit, intellectual depth, resilience, and a demonstrated commitment to the long term development of Ghana. Any attempt to reinterpret this principled position to suggest support for another individual is a distortion of fact and a misrepresentation of our views.
The Dombo family occupies a respected place in Ghana’s political tradition. That history is anchored in integrity, inclusion, service, and sacrifice. These values are not negotiable and cannot be repurposed to serve transient political narratives or sensational headlines. Our name and legacy are not tools for speculation, nor instruments for political convenience.
Our support for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has never been driven by personal relationships, material inducements, or sectional considerations. It is a reasoned and deliberate stance, informed by belief in leadership that prioritizes ideas over noise and substance over spectacle. We believe Dr Bawumia represents the most coherent and credible path forward for the New Patriotic Party as it looks beyond electoral cycles and towards renewal and sustainability.
Dr Bawumia’s leadership stands out for its clarity of thought and policy depth. His grasp of economic management, digital innovation, and public sector reform has shaped some of the most consequential policy conversations in recent years. He has consistently demonstrated an ability to translate complex ideas into practical solutions with national
impact. His calm disposition under pressure and respect for democratic institutions reflect a maturity that the party requires as it rebuilds and repositions itself for the future.
We also believe Dr Bawumia embodies the inclusive spirit upon which the New Patriotic Party was founded. His politics speaks to national cohesion and opportunity rather than division. At a time when the party must broaden its appeal, reconnect with its grassroots, and inspire a new generation of supporters, his leadership offers credibility, trust, and continuity of values.
It is therefore important to state that our support for Dr Bawumia is not about personalities but about purpose. It is about safeguarding the ideological soul of the party and ensuring that leadership is earned through competence, integrity, and vision.
The headline published by The Chronicle risks misleading the public and party faithful by attributing to the Dombo family a position we have neither discussed nor adopted. Responsible journalism demands accuracy, context, and verification, particularly when long standing family names and political legacies are involved. In this instance, those standards were regrettably not met.
We respectfully call on The Chronicle to correct this misrepresentation and to exercise greater care in its editorial decisions going forward. Ghana’s democratic discourse must be anchored in truth, fairness, and fidelity to facts rather than assumption or conjecture.
As a family, we remain committed to contributing constructively to national conversations that elevate ideas, values, and the future of Ghana. Our voice will always be guided by conviction rather than convenience and by substance rather than spectacle.
This clarification is issued in good faith and in the interest of the public record.
Signed
Tracy Rabiatu Dombo
Alexandra Dombo Tenadu
Story: Kakale Adams
