The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has made a significant announcement regarding the membership status of four individuals within the party. Hopeson Adorye, Yaw Buaben Asamoa, Nana Ohene Ntow, and Boniface Abubakar Saddique have been declared as no longer being members of the NPP. This decision comes as a result of their public endorsement and active campaigning for Independent presidential candidate, Alan Kyerematen.
Reason for Revocation of Membership
In a formal statement issued by the NPP, it was stated that these individuals have violated the Party's Constitution, specifically Articles 3(5) (A)(4) and 3(9)(1). The NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, signed the statement, emphasizing the seriousness of the breach.
Violation of Party's Constitution
Article 3(5) (A) (4) of the NPP Constitution clearly stipulates that all members of the Party must "abide by and publicly uphold the decisions of the Party." By openly endorsing and campaigning for an independent candidate, these individuals have failed to fulfill this fundamental requirement.
Furthermore, Article 3(9) (I) of the Constitution states that any member of the Party who stands as an independent candidate against the officially elected member of the Party, or who joins or declares support for another Political Party or an independent candidate when the Party has sponsored a candidate in a general or by-election, automatically forfeits their membership.
Importance of Maintaining Discipline and Adherence to Party's Principles
The NPP leadership has taken this decision with the utmost seriousness, as it is essential to maintain discipline and adherence to the Party's principles. By revoking the membership of these four individuals, the NPP is sending a clear message that such actions will not be tolerated.
Call to Action for Party Members
In light of this development, the NPP has called upon its members to remain steadfast in their support of the duly elected Presidential Candidate, Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia. It is crucial for all party members to work together cohesively and diligently towards achieving victory in the upcoming 2024 polls.
The NPP remains committed to upholding its Constitution and ensuring that its members act in accordance with its principles. This decision serves as a reminder to all party members of their responsibility to adhere to the Party's decisions and support its chosen candidates.
Below is the full statement
FORFEITURE OF MEMBERSHIP PURSUANT TO THE PROVISION OF ARTICLE 3(9)(1) OF THE NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY CONSTITUTION
The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken notice of recent activities of Hopeson Adorye, Yaw Buaben Asamoa, Nana Ohene Ntow and Boniface Abubakar Saddique which includes publicly endorsing the candidature of a person other than the duly elected Presidential Candidate of the Party: His Excellency Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawurnia.
In spite of their flagrant breach of the Party’s Constitution particularly’ Articles 3(5) (A)(4) and 3(9)(1) the afore-named men still hold themselves out as members of the NPP.
For the avoidance of doubt, Article 3(5) (A) (4) of the NPP Constitution enjoins all members of the Party to -abide by and publicly uphold the decisions of the Party” In addition, Article 3(9) (I) of the Constitution provides as follows: -A Member of the Party who stands as an independent candidate against the officially elected member of the Party or who joins or declares his or her support for another Political Party, or for an independent candidate when the Party has sponsored a candidate in a general or by-election automatically forfeits his or her membership of the Party”.
In line with these constitutional provisions, it is the view of the NPP that Hopeson Adorye, Nana Ohene Ntow, Boniface Abubakar Saddique and Yaw Buaben Asamoa have AUTOMATICALLY FORFEITED their membership of the Party.
They are, therefore, no longer members of the Party.
The NPP entreats its members to remain true to their duties as per Article 3(5) of the party Constitution. We further call Upon our members to bear in mind that the Party’s focus is to unite its ranks and rally the support of Ghanaians to make history by winning the 2024 general elections.
( curated by Ruth Addams | Mydailyreports24)
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