The Presidential Elections Committee of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that all suspended party members will have their voting rights suspended until they complete the required procedures for reinstatement.
The Chairman of the Committee, Joseph Osei Owusu, disclosed this at a press briefing on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
The former Bekwai MP noted that members who forfeited their party membership and later rejoined would be considered new members, without voting rights or the ability to reclaim previous positions.
“You lose membership when you contest against a party candidate or when you campaign for a candidate other than the party’s candidate. It is automatic. So, the party’s amnesty was specific that anybody who has a punishment hanging over their heads has been granted amnesty, except those who have forfeited their membership. If you have forfeited your membership, then apply,” he said.
“Generally, my view has been that you forfeit your membership today, and if you rejoin, you are a beginner. Until two years have elapsed, you do not qualify to compete for any position. If you had a voting right and you lost your membership, you may have rejoined but you don’t return to your position. You are starting afresh therefore you do not qualify,” he added.
The former lawmaker went on to state that the Committee plans to present the voters’ register (or voter album) to the candidates on November 13, 2025.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
