Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dickson Adomako Kissi, has slammed the public endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia by over 200 former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), describing it as a politically reckless move that could do more harm than good to their standing within the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Appearing on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Tuesday, June 24, Adomako Kissi warned that such declarations in internal party contests are not only premature but could also sabotage ongoing discussions aimed at formally incorporating MMDCEs into the party’s electoral college.
“It is politically immature for the MMDCEs to do this,” he said bluntly. “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.”
He described the public pledge of allegiance as shortsighted and poorly timed, particularly at a moment when unity is critical for party reorganization after its 2024 electoral defeat.
Adomako Kissi emphasized that public endorsements often have little electoral weight and can backfire if they alienate key constituencies within the party.
“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. In the interest of the party, [we need] cohesion, and for us to move forward,” he stated.
His remarks come in the wake of a high-profile press conference at the Alisa Hotel in Accra on Monday, June 23, where a group of 220 former MMDCEs, operating under the name “Forum of Former MMDCEs for Dr. Bawumia,” openly declared their support for the former Vice President as the NPP’s next flagbearer.
The group insisted that their endorsement was rooted in what they described as a “practical commitment” to secure Bawumia’s success in both the NPP primaries and the 2028 general elections.
But for Adomako Kissi, this show of support risks deepening cracks within the party and undermining broader efforts to foster consensus ahead of the January 2026 primaries.
His comments add to growing voices within the NPP cautioning against factionalism and premature endorsements as the party begins a delicate internal rebuilding process.
