The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has barred 23 members of the party who are contesting as independent parliamentary candidates in the December 7 polls from using "the party's paraphernalia, or the use of names of key party officials, including the party's presidential candidate in their campaigns or political activities".
According to the party, the 23 members are in breach of articles 8( d,f); 45( a,b,c &e) and 46(10) of the party's constitution.
“The affected persons by their conduct and on their own volition have ceased to be members of the party” the NDC said in a press statement signed by its General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia popularly known as General Mosquito.
Read full statement below:
BREACH OF PARTY CODE OF CONDUCT.
It has come to the notice of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Democratic Congress( NDC) that some party members, including some sitting members of parliament are contesting as independent parliamentary candidates in the 2016 General Elections.
The General Secretary acting on behalf of NEC wishes to inform the general public and especially all such persons that they are in breach of articles 8( d,f); 45( a,b,c &e) and 46(10) of the party's constitution. The affected persons by their conduct and on their own volition have ceased to be members of the party.
NEC has therefore decided that with immediate effect:
1. All such persons are barred from the use of the party's paraphernalia, or the use of names of key party officials, Including the party's presidential candidate in their campaigns or political activities.
2. Also, the Party by article 46(10) of its constitution orders all such persons to return all party property( including vehicles) in their possession.
3. All regional and constituency chairmen are mandated to ensure that all party property in the possession of such persons are retrieved from them immediately.
4. Pursuant to articles 45 & 46 executive members of the party who endorsed the nomination forms of independent parliamentary candidates or who are campaigning for independent candidates have by their actions and on their own volition also ceased to be members of the party.
Below is the list of the affected independent parliamentary candidates
UPPER WEST
1. Samson Abu (sitting MP) - Lawra
2. Pharauk Bandanaa - Wa West.
CENTRAL
1. Anthony Cobinna - Cape Coast South
NORTHERN
1. Alhassan Bunglung - Savelugu.
2.Joseph Amuzu: Saboba(already resigned).
3.Namburr Berrick - Bunkpurugu.
WESTERN
1. Harrold Cobinna (sitting MP) - Akontonbra.
2. John Amenlemah - Jomoro
VOLTA
1. Elvis Ativoe - Agotime Ziope
2. Albert Zigah - Ketu South
3. Jim Morti - Ketu South
4. Wogbemase Kpikpitse - North Dayi
5. Christopher Eleblu - North Tongu
6. Evans Gadeto Djikunu - Akatsi South.
7. Edwin Tukpeyi - Ho Central.
8. Dr David Kofil Ahorse - Buem.
9. Joseph Ofor (sitting MP) - Akan.
10. Timothy Udijol - Nkwanta North.
11. Emmanuel Jalulah - Karachi West.
UPPER EAST
1. Peter Yakubu Pandam - Garu.
2. Dr. Francis Asaana - Tempane
3. Simon Akuye - Pusiga.
4. Saeed Ayuba - Bawku Central
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DESPAIR THE STATE FUNDS YOU ARE HAVING DUE TO OVER PRICING AND CORRUPTION YOU HAVE SUCH DIVISION WITHIN THE PARTY.THIS SHOWS THE PARTY IS SINKING AND LOSING THE COMING ELECTION.
Non sense...and after they address others as being intolerant.
So Mahama could not put his house in order, and has dismissed 23 candidates? Hahahaha, nice one. Now we know who is more divisive: NPP suspended 3 members NDC dismissed 23 members
Mr. President what do you have to say about this. You have been disturbing our ears that Nana cannot unite his party after the party suspended 3 officials. Your party has sacked 23 and you claim to be a unifier, hmmmm. Hypocrisy will kill this president.The light is clearly out in the tunnel that change is here
So common truth which you that need no money to give to the people, you cannot tell Ghanaians. I can only think mud-n-e-s-s. ndc the time is surely up.
who is a detector? president Mahama, when three party officials are suspended, the media will pick it up confusion in NPP, 23 people sacked from NDC and you will hear things like politics is the game of numbers, when Nana Addo stated that party members who are going independent, we thank them for the service, Political analysis said the Man is divisive, what will you say ? 23 constituencies across the country. when you about losing you don't seems to see it coming. Change is co
Ene Bise fa, ye tase no nyasafo
this is all NPP's fault
I like the discipline though.
So NDC too can dismiss people from their party. If NPP suspends 2 or 3 people, Mahama says Nana Addo is divisive and presiding over confused party. What about you who have dismissed 23 key people in 23 constituencies? Mahama is presiding over 23 divided constituencies and he thinks he is capable of ruling Ghana but Nana is not. In the case of NPP, the people were suspended but for NDC they are dismissed. So people of Ghana you see Mahama can not stand opposing ideas? When George Boateng wanted to contest him we saw what NDC and Maha did to him. Now look at what they have done to these 23 people who were not treated fairly at their primaries and have decided to go independent. Even they cannot campaign for Mahama. Aoo NDC. Go and see Kwabena Agyapong campaigning for Nana. Koku Anidoho are you there? Sanctioning dismissal in a so called united party? Nyame ahu mo.