By Francis Kobena Tandoh
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed all prospective parliamentary aspirants, their agents, and supporters to immediately cease campaign activities, according to a statement signed by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong on Sunday.
According to the General Secretary, the party had received several complaints that some members seeking to contest parliamentary primaries had begun campaigning in various constituencies.
The party described these activities as a breach of its regulations and Code of Conduct, warning that they could create an uneven playing field and undermine unity and discipline within the party; it also stated that anyone who flouts the directive may face disciplinary action that could affect their eligibility to contest.
“The party accordingly directs, with immediate effect, that all prospective parliamentary aspirants, their agents, and supporters cease all forms of campaign activities,” read the statement.
It added, “Any person who fails to comply will be dealt with in accordance with the Party’s disciplinary procedures, which may affect their eligibility to contest.”
The directive, according to the General Secretary, covers a range of activities intended to promote prospective parliamentary candidates and solicit support ahead of the party’s official electoral timetable.
These include the mounting of posters, billboards, banners, and other branded materials, as well as organizing rallies, meetings with polling station executives, or constituency tours for campaign purposes.
The party has also prohibited the distribution of items or other inducements to delegates and party members, alongside paid media and social media advertisements promoting individual aspirants.
The NPP further warned party officers at all levels against using their positions or social media platforms to promote prospective candidates before the approved campaign period.
According to the statement, officers at the polling station, electoral area, and national levels, as well as members of the party’s Tertiary Students Confederacy Network (TESCON), are prohibited from posting content in support of parliamentary aspirants on platforms such as Facebook, X, and Instagram.
They are also barred from facilitating activities by individuals seeking to contest the party’s parliamentary primaries prematurely.
Constituency and regional executives have been tasked with ensuring strict compliance with the directive within their respective jurisdictions.
The NPP said it would announce the timetable and guidelines for its parliamentary processes in due course, indicating that the official arrangements for the selection of parliamentary candidates are yet to be communicated. Enditem
Source: Ghana Eye Report
Find the statement from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) below;
