The National Executive Committee, comprising 11 out of 16 regions of the People’s National Convention, has resigned to establish the People’s National Party (PNP).
The executive members resigned from the PNC following their disagreement with a High Court ruling on April 8, which affirmed the suspension of the General Secretary of the PNC Janet Nabla.
Madam Nabla was suspended indefinitely by the party due to allegations of gross misconduct, insubordination, and incompetence.
She headed to court over the matter but her case was thrown out and the party’s decision affirmed.
The party also reinstated David Apasera as the party’s leader.
But addressing a press briefing in Accra on Wednesday, April 17, Sulemana Seidu, Interim General Secretary of the PNP said they resigned because the party has lost its integrity.
“It is with great sadness that we announce our decision to leave the People’s National Convention (PNC) and form our own party, the People’s National Party (PNP). The decision to depart from the PNC comes as a result of the fact that we disagree with the ruling of the high court of 8th April 2024 for reinstating individuals whom we believe were rightfully dismissed from leadership positions due to financial malfeasance and misconduct.
“We the members of the National Executive Committee, representing 11 out of 16 regions, disagree with the ruling. We cannot in good conscience allow individuals lacking integrity and credibility to govern our party, especially when the legacy of our founder, Dr. Hilla Limann, is one of sacrifice without blemish.
“As we approach the pivotal elections of 2024, we recognize that credibility is paramount. Our party, the People’s National Party, will uphold the values of honesty, integrity, and transparency. We will not compromise on these principles, nor shall we allow the tarnishing of our founder’s legacy by individuals with stained hands,” he added.
The PNP has appointed Janet Nabla as its National Chairman as interim executives.
The others were Vice Chairman, Francis Oppong; General Secretary, Sulemana Seidu; Deputy Secretary, Abdul Kadri Issah; National Organiser, Francis Daasu; Deputy Organiser, Faustina Anane, Treasurer, Jessica Aputare; Deputy Treasurer, Zakaria Mohammed; National Women’s Organiser, Patience Lamisi Adams; Deputy Women’s Organiser, Sandra Adepa; National Youth Organiser, Muniru S. Mohammed; Deputy Youth Organiser, Bright Foto and the Communication Secretary, Samuel Ayesu.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
