NDC orders members to halt premature parliamentary campaign activities
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed members engaging in activities perceived as parliamentary campaigning to immediately suspend such activities, warning that violators could face disciplinary action and severe sanctions.
The directive was contained in a statement issued on Monday, September 14, and signed by the party’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey.
It follows what the party described as extensive deliberations by its Functional Executive Committee (FEC) over campaign-related activities involving members seeking to contest parliamentary seats in various constituencies.
The NDC cautioned members against organising or participating in meetings, tours, donations, public engagements, appearances or other activities aimed at promoting or advancing parliamentary ambitions before the official opening of nominations.
According to the party, such activities are premature and could affect party unity, cohesion and the orderly conduct of its internal processes.
“The Party considers such premature activities inappropriate and potentially disruptive to its unity, cohesion and orderly functioning,” the statement said.
The party warned that members who fail to comply with the directive could face disciplinary action and severe sanctions under the NDC’s Constitution, rules and regulations.
It has also tasked regional, constituency and branch executives with ensuring compliance and reporting any breaches to the appropriate party authorities.
The NDC said the directive is intended to ensure an orderly process for selecting parliamentary candidates while protecting the transparency and credibility of the process.
The party said it will announce the opening of nominations and the applicable guidelines at the appropriate time.
It urged members to respect its established procedures and maintain discipline until the formal nomination process begins.
“The NDC remains committed to a transparent, orderly and credible process for selecting its parliamentary candidates,” the statement said.
By Esther Padmore Amonoo
