- 34 NPP members suspended, sparking protests
- Members accused of supporting NDC and election misconduct
- Coalition urges leadership to focus on rebuilding the party
The situation intensified when the Coalition of NPP Youth Groups in the constituency locked the party office in protest. The group is calling on the Regional and National leadership to overturn the suspensions, claiming they were unjust and could harm the party’s unity and progress.
The constituency leadership has defended the suspensions, accusing the members of misconduct during the 2024 general elections. The suspended individuals—ranging from polling station executives and electoral area coordinators to constituency executives—are said to have supported the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate, distributed items on behalf of the NDC, and hindered voters by setting up roadblocks on election day.
Ibrahim Abdul Fatawu, convener of the Coalition of NPP Youth Groups, has criticized the decision, arguing that the party should focus on rebuilding, uniting its members, and strategizing to reclaim power in 2028, rather than expelling loyal supporters.
He also emphasized that the suspended members were not given a fair hearing, which he considers unacceptable for a democratic party.
The coalition has warned that if the suspensions remain, it will send a damaging message to party members and supporters, discouraging them from dedicating their time and resources to the NPP. They are urging the leadership to adopt a more inclusive and responsible approach in order to strengthen the party and ensure a more successful future for the NPP in Nanton.
Tension is rising within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Nanton Constituency after the suspension of 34 party members.
The situation intensified when the Coalition of NPP Youth Groups in the constituency locked the party office in protest. The group is calling on the Regional and National leadership to overturn the suspensions, claiming they were unjust and could harm the party’s unity and progress.
The constituency leadership has defended the suspensions, accusing the members of misconduct during the 2024 general elections. The suspended individuals—ranging from polling station executives and electoral area coordinators to constituency executives—are said to have supported the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate, distributed items on behalf of the NDC, and hindered voters by setting up roadblocks on election day.
Ibrahim Abdul Fatawu, convener of the Coalition of NPP Youth Groups, has criticized the decision, arguing that the party should focus on rebuilding, uniting its members, and strategizing to reclaim power in 2028, rather than expelling loyal supporters.
He also emphasized that the suspended members were not given a fair hearing, which he considers unacceptable for a democratic party.
The coalition has warned that if the suspensions remain, it will send a damaging message to party members and supporters, discouraging them from dedicating their time and resources to the NPP. They are urging the leadership to adopt a more inclusive and responsible approach in order to strengthen the party and ensure a more successful future for the NPP in Nanton.
