The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Director of Communications, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has warned prospective parliamentary aspirants that defying the party’s directive to suspend campaign activities could lead to their disqualification from the upcoming parliamentary primaries.
He said aspirants seeking to represent the party in Parliament must demonstrate discipline and respect for the party’s rules before they can be considered fit to occupy leadership positions.
Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Sunday, October 10, Mr Aboagye stressed that anyone who disregards official party directives raises concerns about their suitability to lead the NPP.
“If you yourself begin to disregard party directives, then, you know, you’re not fit to lead a party at any level,” he said.
The NPP communications director further cautioned that failure to comply with the campaign suspension directive could attract sanctions, including disqualification from the party’s parliamentary primaries.
According to him, the party expects all prospective candidates to adhere to its instructions as part of efforts to maintain order and discipline throughout the internal election process.
“There are consequences to not comply with this directive, chief of which is the likelihood of disqualification just because you refuse to comply by the party’s directive,” Mr Aboagye warned.
His comments serve as a reminder to aspiring parliamentary candidates that compliance with the party’s rules is a key requirement as preparations for the primaries continue.
The NPP has directed all prospective parliamentary aspirants, their agents and supporters to suspend campaign activities until further notice.
The directive is intended to prevent premature campaigning, ensure a level playing field for all aspirants and safeguard unity within the party.
The party is also seeking to promote discipline among its members and prevent activities that could create divisions or give some candidates an unfair advantage over others ahead of the parliamentary primaries.
By warning of possible disqualification, the party leadership has signalled that violations of the directive could have serious consequences for aspirants seeking to contest on the NPP ticket.
The warning comes as the NPP seeks to enforce its internal rules and ensure that prospective candidates conduct themselves in accordance with the party’s directives.
Mr Aboagye’s remarks underline the party’s position that individuals seeking leadership roles must first demonstrate their willingness to respect established procedures and decisions.
Prospective parliamentary aspirants, their campaign teams and supporters are therefore expected to comply with the suspension directive until the party announces otherwise.
The NPP has warned that failure to do so could jeopardise the ambitions of aspirants hoping to secure the party’s nomination for parliamentary seats.
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