An official response from Parliament, issued under Ghana’s Right to Information Act, has raised questions regarding claims of military service attributed to Dr Bryan Acheampong, one of the five contenders in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer race scheduled for January 31, 2026.
The disclosure follows a formal Right to Information (RTI) request submitted on November 4, 2025, to the Clerk to Parliament, seeking clarification on whether Parliament received any documentation from Dr Acheampong confirming claims of service in the United States Air Force or any related branch of the United States Armed Forces.
Parliament: No Record of Any Military Service Documentation
In a written response signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, dated December 11, 2025, Parliament stated that:
● There is no record that Dr Bryan Acheampong submitted details of any rank of enlistment or discharge from the United States Air Force or any other branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
● Parliament did not receive any Certificate of Honourable Discharge or any other documentation confirming such service.
● As a result, Parliament is unable to provide certified copies or particulars of any alleged military service, since no such documentation was ever presented.
The response was issued in compliance with the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989) and represents Parliament’s official position on the matter.
Potential Legal Consequences If Parliament Acts Further
Legal analysts note that the implications of the RTI response extend beyond political optics.
Under Ghanaian law, statements made to Parliament or relied upon during vetting and parliamentary proceedings carry legal weight.
False declarations could amount to perjury, an offence punishable under Ghana’s criminal law.
Heightened Scrutiny Ahead of NPP Flagbearer Election
The revelation comes at a sensitive time for the NPP, as internal contestation intensifies ahead of the party’s presidential primary.
Dr Acheampong is one of five aspirants seeking to lead the party into the 2028 general elections.
With delegates increasingly focused on credibility, integrity, and eligibility, the issue is
expected to attract heightened scrutiny both within the party and in the broader public space.
No Finding of Guilt, But Questions Remain
It is important to note that the RTI response does not constitute a finding of wrongdoing against Dr Acheampong. It merely confirms that Parliament has no official record of the military service documentation in question.
However, the absence of such records, now formally acknowledged by Parliament, raises questions that may not easily dissipate, particularly if Parliament, civil society, or political actors elect to pursue the matter further.
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