Frank Adjei-Worlanyo, the Akan Constituency Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on the rank and file of the party to choose unity over division as the NPP’s early presidential candidature race gathers momentum.

“In the lead-up to this crucial event, scheduled for January 31, 2026, several party delegates are visibly aligning themselves with various presidential hopefuls, positioning themselves strategically to influence the outcome. This political maneuvering is, of course, a natural part of the democratic process within parties,” he said.

Adjei-Worlanyo made these remarks in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on the sidelines of ongoing discussions about the early NPP presidential candidature race.

He, however, noted that what is particularly noteworthy—and concerning—is the behaviour of some party faithful, especially sitting Members of Parliament (MPs).

“These MPs are not only aligning themselves to safeguard their parliamentary seats for the 10th Parliament but are also campaigning for their preferred presidential candidates. While political loyalty and campaigning are expected, some of these efforts have unfortunately manifested in divisive rhetoric that risks inflaming passions and deepening existing fractures within the party,” he added.

He noted that the internal discourse threatens to undermine the unity and collective strength the NPP needs to present a formidable front in the upcoming general elections.

He said that as the main opposition party, the NPP’s leadership at all levels—including polling station executives, electoral coordinators, constituency, regional, and national executives, presidential candidates, and party faithful—must come together to close ranks and avoid internal divisions. Unfortunately, the current scenario suggests otherwise.

He warned that the visible factionalism provides ammunition for the incumbent government to exploit, further eroding the opposition’s chances and weakening the party’s front.

He emphasized that the campaign should be grounded in policy, vision, and competence rather than ethnicity, religion, or personal attacks. Political discourse that inflames religious sensitivities only serves to polarize the electorate and distract from the substantive issues that matter to Ghanaians.

Adjei-Worlanyo urged party members to commit to fostering cohesion, promoting respectful dialogue, and focusing on what unites them rather than what divides them.

This, he said, would help build a strong, united front capable of winning the confidence of Ghanaians and leading the country to a brighter future.