Dr Bryan Acheampong, an aspiring 2028 New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has publicly asserted that “the majority of the accolades being given to President John Dramani Mahama and his administration are AI‑generated.”
He claimed that much of the positive coverage applauding the Mahama government’s achievements is not genuine public sentiment, but instead manufactured through the use of artificial intelligence.
According to his analysis, these AI‑generated accolades are shaping perceptions and misleading Ghanaians about the true state of the government’s performance.
Bryan Acheampong suggested that such content could influence public opinion and create a distorted picture of progress under the current Mahama administration by flooding digital spaces with exaggerated praise.
These assertions come amid a broader conversation about the influence of digital platforms and AI in shaping political narratives in Ghana.
Dr Acheampong is actively positioning himself within the NPP ahead of the party’s upcoming presidential primary, which will determine its candidate for the 2028 general elections.
His comments reflect increasing competition within the party and underscore ongoing debates about media influence and political messaging as the election cycle approaches.
“The applause this government is getting is fake and AI Generated. Ghanaians will start asking the real questions soon”
—NPP’s Bryan Acheampong on the performance of the current government over the past one year and the praises being showered on the NDC. pic.twitter.com/3vBBGV5oMP
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) January 1, 2026
Earlier, Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, a governance expert, commended the Mahama administration for its progress in Ghana’s economic and political spheres, noting that ordinary citizens are beginning to feel the impact of government policies.
During the 2025 in-review segment on JoyNews, Professor Agyeman-Duah explained that everyday Ghanaians—from market traders to taxi drivers—are experiencing a “great sense of relief” thanks to measures aimed at easing economic difficulties.
“There’s no doubt that things have changed. There’s vast improvement in the environment of the country economically and politically… ordinary people… will tell you that the government has indeed introduced some measures that have mitigated the problems or the hardships that people used to complain about,” he said.
He further pointed out that global factors, like falling oil prices and high gold prices—peaking at $4,400 per ounce—have contributed to Ghana’s improved outlook. However, he emphasized that the government’s strategic actions, including coordinated efforts between the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance, have been crucial in controlling inflation and stabilizing the economy.
Professor Agyeman-Duah acknowledged that challenges remain, but he stressed that the positive changes in citizens’ lives are evident.
“It doesn’t mean everything is fine. Some people may question the methods… but the fact is that these methods were available for all governments. If this government is clever enough to use them effectively, that is also a method that is working for them,” he added.
