NPP grants amnesty to suspended members

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has declared a general amnesty for members who were suspended or have pending disciplinary cases.

According to the party, the move is aimed at promoting unity and reconciliation within the party.

The decision was announced in a directive signed by the Acting National Chairman, Danquah Smith Buttey, following an Emergency National Council meeting held on July 25, 2025.

“I write to inform you that the National Council at its Emergency Meeting held on Friday, July 25, 2025, resolved in the interest of unity and reconciliation to grant a General Amnesty to all Party members who have been suspended or whose disciplinary cases are currently pending before the appropriate adjudicatory bodies,” Mr. Buttey said.

He explained that the directive “lifts all such suspensions and waives any ongoing proceedings against affected members.”

However, members who forfeited their membership are required to submit a formal application to the national secretariat for reinstatement. Upon reinstatement, they will remain ineligible to contest any internal party election for a mandatory period of two years.

According to Mr. Buttey, the measure demonstrates the party’s commitment to fostering internal cohesion, strengthening solidarity, and preparing collectively for the political tasks ahead.

He also cautioned party leaders at all levels to refrain from arbitrary suspensions and ensure that disciplinary matters are handled strictly in accordance with the party’s constitution.

The amnesty comes in the aftermath of the 2024 general elections, in which the NPP lost both the presidential and parliamentary contests to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

President John Dramani Mahama (NDC) returned to power with about 56% of the presidential vote, defeating Mahamudu Bawumia (NPP), who polled around 41%.

In Parliament, the NDC secured between 188 seats out of 276, handing the party a clear majority, while the NPP managed 88 seats. Independent candidates included.

The 2024 election results left the NPP in opposition after eight years in government, prompting calls within the party for reconciliation and reorganization.