Bryan Acheampong, Member of Parliament of Abetifi constituency
Dr. Bryan Achaeampong was born on November 27, 1972, in Suhum with ancestral roots in Nkwatia, Kwahu East District. His life story embodies the quintessential Ghanaian narrative of resilience, intellectual rigour, and service to the nation.
The bedrock of Dr. Acheampong's character was laid during his formative years at Achimota Primary School and Presbyterian Boys Secondary School, where academic excellence walked hand-in-hand with the Presbyterian values of discipline and community service.
This early formation manifested when, as a young national service personnel, he dedicated his time to the Tom-ni orphanage in Kwahu Oborni - an early indicator of the humanitarian spirit that would define his later years.
His foundational studies in Business Administration at Johnson and Wales University in the United States were just the beginning. He would go on to earn a PhD in Information Systems from the University of Ghana, while simultaneously pursuing advanced qualifications in security and intelligence at world-renowned institutions including Georgetown University and the University of Buckingham.
His academic arsenal includes a Master of Professional Studies in Applied Intelligence from Georgetown University, a Master of Arts in Security and Intelligence from the University of Leicester, and legal qualifications from the University of Law in the UK.
Education
Dr. Acheampong’s impressive academic journey reflects his readiness to tackle complex national and global challenges. His expertise spans governance, security, intelligence, law, and business, equipping him with a holistic approach to leadership. He holds the following credentials:
• PhD in Information Systems – University of Ghana
• PhD (candidate) in Security and Intelligence – University of Buckingham
• Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Applied Intelligence – Georgetown University, USA
• Master of Arts (MA) in Security and Intelligence – University of Leicester, UK
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Johnson and Wales University, USA
• Bachelor of Business Management – Johnson and Wales University, USA
• LLM in Professional Legal Practice – University of Law, UK
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law – University of Law, UK
• Post-Call student – Ghana School of Law
Dr. Acheampong's political career spans nearly two decades of dedicated service. As the four-term Member of Parliament for Abetifi Constituency, he has become synonymous with developmental politics. His ministerial portfolio is equally impressive, having served as Minister for Food and Agriculture where he revolutionized farming practices, Minister of Interior where he strengthened national security architecture, and Minister of State for National Security where his intelligence expertise proved invaluable.
His work on parliamentary committees, particularly Foreign Affairs and Defence, demonstrates his ability to balance Ghana's sovereign interests with the welfare of ordinary citizens.
Beyond politics, Dr. Acheampong has established himself as an entrepreneur whose business interests span critical sectors including agribusiness, real estate, hospitality and media. His ventures are not merely commercial enterprises but strategic investments designed to create employment, foster innovation and stimulate Ghana's economic ecosystem.
Humanitarian legacy
The Bryan Acheampong Foundation stands as the most tangible manifestation of his commitment to social transformation. With annual investments exceeding GHS 3 million, the foundation has become a lifeline for thousands. In education, over 200 students have received life-changing scholarships, with beneficiaries like Kofi Mensah, now a medical student, testifying that "BAF didn't just pay my fees - they believed in me before I believed in myself."
The foundation's health interventions include registering 20,000 beneficiaries under NHIS, supporting 10,000 pregnant women with delivery packages, and providing nutritional support for 25,000 infants. Perhaps most impactful are the 100 boreholes drilled across 16 communities, bringing the fundamental right of clean water to tens of thousands.
Livelihood programs have established a gari processing centre in Nteso, created thrift shops benefiting 2,000 individuals, and distributed farm inputs worth GH¢500,000 to 6,000 farmers. His personal touch is evident in gestures like awarding a brand-new Suzuki Swift to his constituency's best midwife and donating GH¢300,000 to rebuild the Adum-Blue Light market after a devastating fire.
