34 NPP members suspended in Nanton over alleged misconduct in 2024 Elections

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Nanton Constituency has suspended 34 members over alleged misconduct during the 2024 general elections.

The suspended members include polling station executives, electoral area coordinators, constituency executives, among others.

In a letter signed by the NPP Nanton Constituency Chairman, Abukari Inusah, it was indicated that on January 23, 2025, a meeting of the Council of Elders, Council of Patrons, and Constituency Executives unanimously agreed to suspend the members.

“I am writing to respectfully inform the National, Regional, and all party members that the following party members have been decisively suspended as members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) until further notice. This is in accordance with Article 3 Clause (7)(1) and Clause (8)(1) of the party’s 2017 Constitution, as amended with effect from February 6, 2025, due to undesirable findings against them by the party’s Disciplinary Committee and Constituency Executive Committee,” the letter stated.

According to the chairman, several complaints were submitted by party members, accusing the suspended individuals of violating the party’s constitution.

“Twenty-five party members petitioned the leadership of the party, and this petition was carefully considered. At the conclusion of the meeting, a resolution was adopted that established findings of misconduct during and after the December 7, 2024 general elections,” he revealed.

Findings against the suspended members include declaring support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate against the NPP candidate, campaigning openly for the NDC candidate, distributing items to voters on behalf of the NDC, and obstructing voters by mounting roadblocks on election day.

“They also urged voters to choose the NPP presidential candidate but vote for the NDC parliamentary candidate and refused to work for the party during the elections,” the letter added.

The suspended members will remain on indefinite suspension pending a final report from the Disciplinary Committee on their future standing within the party.