Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has expressed concern over the recent public endorsement of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia by a group of former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), warning that such moves could jeopardize their future within the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Tuesday, June 24, Dr. Adomako Kissi questioned the political judgement of the 220 former MMDCEs who have thrown their weight behind Dr. Bawumia’s anticipated bid for the 2028 flagbearership. He cautioned that openly declaring support in an internal race—especially before formal rules are established—could backfire and erode their standing in the party.
“It is politically immature for the MMDCEs to do this,” he said. “Because Dr. Bryan Acheampong was making a strong case in the NEC meeting that the MMDCEs should be added to the next register for the elections. So if you are being considered to be put in a register, and you make an open declaration for one candidate, it worsens your appeal to be added.”
Dr. Adomako Kissi pointed out that premature endorsements risk alienating other factions within the party and could derail ongoing efforts to ensure greater cohesion as the NPP prepares for future internal contests.
He emphasized that while expressions of support might appear strategic, they do not necessarily translate into votes. “Declaring to me is not a guarantee that you will vote. My key point is that any upstart politician is even more worried when people are giving him fans,” he remarked.
The former MP urged party stakeholders to put unity above personal political alignments, especially at a time when structural reforms—like incorporating MMDCEs into the party’s electoral college—are being deliberated.
The endorsement in question was made during a press conference on Monday, June 23, at the Alisa Hotel in Accra. The group, under the name “Forum of Former MMDCEs for Dr. Bawumia,” said their support reflects a committed effort to help the Vice President win both the NPP’s internal primaries and the national elections in 2028.
However, Dr. Adomako Kissi believes such public shows of allegiance could deepen internal divisions and complicate the party’s reform agenda.
“Let’s think long-term,” he said. “The party’s unity must come before individual endorsements.”
