Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has urged caution over public endorsements within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), arguing that the recent backing of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia by former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) may not translate into electoral support.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Tuesday, June 24, Dr. Adomako Kissi described the move as “politically immature,” cautioning that it could ultimately damage the credibility of the endorsers and stir division within the party.
“If you’re being considered for inclusion in the party’s electoral register, making open declarations could undermine that process,” he said, referencing ongoing discussions within the NPP’s National Executive Committee (NEC) about formally incorporating MMDCEs into the party’s electoral framework.
He criticised the endorsement as ill-timed and potentially divisive, noting that such moves could alienate key stakeholders and disrupt party cohesion.
“Declarations don’t guarantee votes. In fact, early endorsements can backfire, especially when they come from people perceived to hold influence,” he added. “It’s important we prioritise unity and avoid actions that could lead to internal fractures.”
His remarks follow a high-profile declaration by 220 former MMDCEs, who publicly endorsed Vice President Bawumia as their preferred candidate for the NPP’s 2028 flagbearer slot. The group, under the name “Forum of Former MMDCEs for Dr. Bawumia,” made the announcement at a press conference at the Alisa Hotel in Accra on Monday, June 23.
They described their endorsement as a strategic and practical step toward ensuring Dr. Bawumia’s success in both the party primaries and the national elections.
However, Dr. Adomako Kissi believes such overt political alignment may be premature and cautioned that overenthusiastic public displays of loyalty could lead to unintended political consequences.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Gumedzo Isaac Acheampong
