A group of New Patriotic Party (NPP) constituency executive hopefuls in the Weija-Gbawe Constituency has publicly reaffirmed its commitment to the party’s internal democratic processes, urging all stakeholders to strictly comply with the National Steering Committee’s directive suspending the constituency executive elections until outstanding concerns surrounding the constituency album are resolved.
The position was contained in a press statement titled “Commitment to Democratic Integrity and Adherence to National Party Directives Regarding Weija-Gbawe Constituency Elections,” issued in Accra and signed on behalf of a group of constituency executive aspirants.
The statement follows recent controversies surrounding preparations for the constituency elections, amid allegations that some individuals were attempting to proceed with the electoral process despite an official directive from the party’s national leadership placing the elections on hold.
According to the group, the statement became necessary following what it described as reports of the flouting of official party directives by some persons within the constituency.
“In light of recent developments and reports regarding the flouting of official party directives, we are issuing this statement to unequivocally clarify our position, reaffirm our loyalty to internal party governance, and protect the democratic foundations of our great party,” the statement said.
The aspirants referenced an official memorandum issued on July 6, 2026, by the Acting National Chairman, Danquah Buttey Smith, on behalf of the National Steering Committee, stressing that the directive remains binding on every organ of the party.
The statement noted that the National Steering Committee had explicitly directed that the Weija-Gbawe Constituency Executive Committee elections be suspended until all grievances surrounding the constituency album had been addressed in a transparent manner.
“We declare our complete and unyielding adherence to the content and specific directives laid out in the National Steering Committee’s memorandum,” the group stated.
The hopefuls further emphasized that, “The national leadership has explicitly resolved that the Weija-Gbawe Constituency Executive Committee Elections be put on hold until all lingering issues and grievances surrounding the constituency album are completely and transparently resolved.”
They cautioned that any attempt to organize or conduct elections contrary to the national directive would undermine the authority of the party’s leadership.
“Any attempt by individuals or sub-committees to disregard this order, bypass the freeze, or force an election without resolving these core issues directly undermines the party’s mandate and should not be tolerated,” the statement stressed.
The aspirants also reiterated their confidence in the party’s national leadership, insisting that respect for hierarchy and discipline remains fundamental to preserving unity within the NPP.
“The structures of our party depend entirely on discipline and respect for the hierarchy,” they stated, adding that, “The directives issued from the headquarters are binding.”
According to the group, ignoring the decisions of the National Steering Committee would weaken institutional stability within the party and compromise confidence in its internal electoral processes.
The statement argued that the suspension of the elections was necessary to guarantee fairness for all contestants, disclosing that the decision followed a petition filed by Rose Abena Ankamah together with eleven other aggrieved aspirants over concerns relating to the constituency album.
The hopefuls maintained that the NPP’s motto, “Development in Freedom,” could only be achieved through transparent and credible internal democratic processes.
“True freedom and development cannot exist without internal democracy rooted in fairness, equity, and justice,” the statement noted.
The group further argued that allowing elections to proceed before the identified concerns were addressed would compromise the integrity of the electoral process.
“To ensure a peaceful, credible, and untainted electoral process, it is paramount that every aspirant is given a level playing field,” the statement read, adding that, “Ignoring national directives to clean up the constituency album compromises the fairness of our democracy.”
The aspirants therefore called on the National Steering Committee, the Weija-Gbawe Constituency Elections Committee and the District Electoral Officer to ensure full enforcement of the July 6 directive.
They also appealed to party members and the media to disregard any electoral activities not sanctioned by the party’s national leadership.
“We urge all party faithful and members of the media to disregard any unauthorized electoral activities that contradict the July 6th national directive,” the statement emphasized.
Reaffirming their commitment to the party, the hopefuls concluded by pledging to support efforts aimed at resolving the outstanding issues in a peaceful and lawful manner.
“We remain committed to a peaceful, fair, and unified front as we work together to resolve these structural issues,” the statement concluded.
The press statement listed Hon. Benjamin Adams, Constituency Chairman hopeful; Hon. Augustina Asiedu Asantewaa, Women Organizer hopeful; Eric Kwabena Omari, Youth Organizer hopeful; and Hon. Robert Nii Armah Tagoe, Constituency Secretary hopeful, as contacts for media inquiries, indicating that the position represents a coalition of aspirants supporting the National Steering Committee’s directive on the suspended Weija-Gbawe constituency elections.
