16 party leaders and members from the Pusiga and Tempane seats have been sanctioned by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Upper East Regional Executive Committee for a variety of misdeeds committed during the general elections in 2024.
The NPP clarified in an official statement signed by Regional Chairman Anthony Namoo on August 1, 2025, that the disciplinary action comes after a thorough investigation conducted by the Regional Disciplinary Committee, which got underway on January 25, 2025.
According to the party, disciplinary hearings took place in March, the final report was turned in in June, and the verdicts were made public in August.
- Sawuda Bilgumsey, the 2nd Vice Chairman, has been removed from office and banned indefinitely from holding any party position until he refunds misappropriated funds.
- Six party officials, including 1st Vice Chairman Musah Awudu and Treasurer Jacob Akazusah, have received a five-year ban from party office.
- One coordinator has been dismissed and barred for four years.
- Eight members, including polling station executives and grassroots members, have been suspended from holding party roles for three years.
Five people were found not guilty of the alleged misconduct and exonerated of all charges, including Salifu Ibn Adams, the Constituency Research and Elections Officer.
The NPP emphasized that the disciplinary actions are in accordance with the party’s constitution and are intended to preserve integrity within the party’s ranks, ensure accountability, and enforce internal discipline.
The party’s internal processes and constitutional directives will be followed in filling any open posts brought on by the sanctions.
Source: newsthemegh.com