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NDC Council of Elders reaffirms President Mahama as party leader, cautions against premature campaigns
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The National Democratic Congress NDC Council of Elders has unequivocally reaffirmed President John Dramani Mahama as the party's leader. Following a meeting with President Mahama on May 29, 2026, the Council issued a statement emphasizing his constitutional role as Leader of the NDC. The Council cautioned all members with presidential ambitions to cease activities that could cause division within the party. While not directly naming the National Chairman's nationwide 'Thank You' tour, the timing of the statement has led to speculation, as the tour has been criticized by some stakeholders for potentially blurring the lines between the Chairman's organizational role and the President's leadership, and for possibly advancing the Chairman's own presidential ambitions. The Council reiterated Article 42 of the NDC Constitution, reminding members that the National Executive Committee NEC holds the sole authority to set the timetable for presidential primaries. Until the NEC announces official guidelines, the elders warned that all forms of campaigning, endorsements, and mobilization must stop immediately, stating that the time for internal contests will come, but for now, the collective responsibility is to serve the nation.
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