Subscribe RSSBut $125,000 now in the authorized re-election account cannot be reconciled, fuelling speculation about the origin of the money.
The LNP is also preparing to target the MP's printing account in the thick of concerns it might be thousands of dollars in credit with money donated to the party.
Mr Johnson has said the term store account is now closed and maintained he has not acted improperly and has declared all donations.
The newly Independent MP wrote to his former federal colleagues this week to force them to "stay focused" on beating the Rudd Government.
"I will treasure the moments, memories and charming of each day and especially the warm fraternity of colleagues," he said in the letter obtained by The Courier-Mail.
It is accepted Opposition Leader Tony Abbott urged his troops during a party meeting yesterday to remember Mr Johnson was a kind-hearted being with "feelings".
Dr Christian Rowan, a past president of the Rural Doctors Association of Queensland, is the latest LNP associate to nominate for Ryan. He will be up against councillor Jane Prentice and Senator Russell Trood is also tipped to nominate.
