The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expelled 280 members, including Cynthia Morrison, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Agona West, for supporting her independent candidacy in the 2024 general elections.
Morrison, who lost the NPP’s internal primaries, opted to contest as an independent candidate, a move that reportedly gained the backing of several party members, including constituency executives, polling station executives, and ward coordinators.
The decision to expel these members follows allegations that they violated party discipline by supporting Morrison’s bid, which the NPP views as a direct challenge to its unity and authority.
The letter issued to the expelled members, signed by the constituency chairman, Alhaji Gibrine Tanko, officially communicated their expulsion, emphasizing that they are no longer recognized as members of the NPP.
In addition to the expulsion, the letter made it clear that the affected individuals are prohibited from holding any party positions, attending party events, or using the party’s symbols and flag.
Morrison’s decision to run as an independent candidate, despite the NPP’s internal primaries, has caused a rift within the party, with some members aligning themselves with her as a sign of dissatisfaction with the party’s internal processes.
The expulsion of these 280 members signals the NPP’s commitment to enforcing party discipline, particularly in the lead-up to the December 7 elections.
Stephen Ayesu Ntim, the NPP’s National Chairman, in a public statement, highlighted that the party would not tolerate acts of defection and would take strict measures against members who undermine the party’s unity.
The NPP leadership remains focused on strengthening the party ahead of the elections, with the expulsion serving as a warning to others who may consider similar actions.
The party is committed to ensuring that its candidates and members remain loyal and aligned with its policies, values, and electoral strategy.
The expulsion is also seen as a move to prevent further divisions within the party, which could negatively impact its performance in the elections. As the NPP looks ahead to the 2024 elections, maintaining party cohesion is viewed as essential for its ability to secure a strong showing at the polls.
