The New Patriotic Party has told its parliamentary hopefuls to pack up their campaigns, at least for now, after a wave of complaints about premature activity in constituencies across the country.
General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, in a statement dated October 11, said the leadership had "received numerous complaints that some members of our party who have parliamentary aspirants have begun campaigning in various constituencies."
He described the practice as a breach of the party's own code of conduct, one that "creates an uneven playing field and undermines the unity and discipline on which the Party's success depends."
What's Banned, For Now
The directive covers more ground than a simple pause. Posters, billboards and branded banners are out. So are rallies, polling station executive meetings and tours aimed at drumming up delegate support.
Handouts to delegates, often the trickiest grey area in party politics, fall under the ban too, alongside paid social media and traditional media adverts pushing any candidate's image. Even party officers aren't spared. Executives from the polling station level up to national office, including Tescon, have been barred from posting aspirants on platforms like Facebook, X or Instagram, or quietly helping such campaigns along.
Consequences on the Table
Frimpong didn't mince words about what happens to anyone who ignores the order, warning that violators "will be dealt with in accordance with the Party's disciplinary procedures, which may affect their eligibility to contest." The statement added that a timetable for the party's parliamentary primaries will be released later, with constituency and regional executives expected to enforce compliance in their areas. For now, aspirants are simply being told to wait. READ ALSO: COCOBOD, Turkish Delegation Explore Investment in Ghana Cocoa Processing
