Nana B opposes endorsements by former MMDCEs, warns of division ahead of NPP primary

National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, has cautioned against the growing trend of endorsements by former Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) for presidential hopefuls, warning that such actions could undermine party unity.

Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Nana B expressed concern over how these endorsements risk creating factions within the party as it gears up for the January 2026 presidential primaries.

“We all want party cohesion. When former MMDCEs endorse one candidate and another group supports a different one, it creates unnecessary tension. That is why I don’t support such endorsements,” he stated.

His comments follow recent declarations by groups of former MMDCEs aligning themselves with different aspirants. A faction operating under the banner Forum of Former MMDCEs for Dr Bawumia recently threw their support behind the former Vice President, while another group paid a courtesy call on former Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong and declared their backing for his candidacy.

Nana B believes these public shows of support are premature and risk derailing the party’s internal cohesion efforts.

“This is one of the reasons the leadership of the party has called a meeting with all presidential aspirants on 3 July 2025. We want to meet them, talk to them about the guidelines the National Council has approved, and advise them to speak to their followers so that we can maintain some sanity before the elections,” he explained.

When asked whether he had a preferred candidate in the race, Nana B was unequivocal.

“I don’t have a choice. We, as national officers, do not have a preferred candidate. Whoever the party elects to lead us, we will fully support,” he affirmed.

He clarified that, for now, there are no sanctions against the former MMDCEs involved, but the party’s leadership is prioritising dialogue to maintain discipline and unity.

“We are not punishing anyone. This meeting is to help provide guidance so that everyone is on the same page moving forward,” he added.