Deputy National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Asiedu Kokuro, has explained details of the amnesty recently granted to suspended party members.
Speaking on Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey on Monday, August 18, Mr. Kokuro said the amnesty covers individuals who were suspended or had disciplinary issues with the party.
However, he stressed that those who broke away to form new parties, contested as independents, or campaigned for rival groups have automatically forfeited their membership and must formally reapply if they wish to return.
“To restore unity, we want to bring everybody on board. As political parties, we take decisions that will make the party strong. Political parties do not take decisions that will break its front, that’s why we have granted this amnesty. But for those who left to go as independent candidate, to campaign for another party, for that you’ve forfeited your membership, so you need to reapply. “
“For instance if today, and wants to come back to the NPP, he needs to write. Nana Ohene Ntow, Alan Kyerematen, our friend Hopeson Adorye and co, they have forfeited their membership so for them, they need to reapply and many across the country, they need to reapply,” he explained.
This follows a decision by the NPP’s National Council at an emergency meeting on July 25, 2025, to lift suspensions and waive pending disciplinary cases against affected members.
The directive, issued on August 16 and signed by Acting National Chairman Danquah Smith Buttey, made clear that while reinstated members would be readmitted, they will not be eligible to contest in any internal elections for the next two years.
The NPP has cautioned party executives against arbitrary suspensions, urging that disciplinary matters be handled strictly in line with the party’s constitution and due process.
The move, according to the NPP, is part of efforts to promote reconciliation, strengthen solidarity, and prepare the party for future political contests.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
