Stop presidential campaigns and focus on governance - NDC Council of Elders warns aspirants

NDC Council of Elders issued a stern warning against premature presidential campaign activities ahead of the next general election. The council expressed grave concern over reports of early, well-funded campaign activities. The council reminded all members that the party's mandate is to deliver tangible development to the people of Ghana.

The council's warning followed an emergency, closed-door consultative meeting between the advisory council and President John Mahama on Friday, May 29, 2026. Strategic discussions at the meeting centred primarily on reinforcing party unity, enforcing strict internal discipline, and mobilising maximum grassroots support for the government's flagship "Resetting Agenda". The council made a direct reference to Article 42 of the NDC Constitution, which outlines the formal timelines, legal frameworks, and protocols for the election of a flagbearer.

The Council of Elders has issued a final, binding directive ordering all persons currently involved in backdoor campaigning to cease and desist immediately. The elders urged the global membership of the NDC to remain unswervingly focused on party unity and state governance, assuring them that internal democratic competitions would be robustly addressed when the constitutional window officially opens. The council added, "The time for internal contests will come. For now, our collective responsibility is to serve the nation and successfully implement the mandate entrusted to us."