Immediate past member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Buaben Asamoa has accepted in good faith his ‘throw out’ from the ruling party.
He expressed concern about how his dismissal was communicated to him and said, “he has not received copy from the party.”
Yaw Buaben Asamoa, Hopeson Adorye, Nana Ohene Ntow and Boniface Abubakar Saddique memebership in the NPP is no longer valid – a statement from the NPP said.
According to a statement by the party, dated November 20, 2023, and signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, it said the above individuals have publicly endorsed the candidature of a person other than the party's duly elected presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Responding to the party, Yaw Buaben Asamoa said in a statement “Though none of the persons mentioned has received a personal copy, we accept our resignation from the NPP and pledge our commitment to Ghana’s success through our support for Alan Kyerematen. We also take this opportunity to respond and set the minds of concerned well-meaning patriots at ease.”
Read his full statement below
Re: ‘FORFEITURE OF MEMBERSHIP PURSUANT TO THE PROVISION OF ARTICLE 3(9)(1) OF THE NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY CONSTITUTION’
My attention and that of my esteemed and patriotically principled colleagues, Hopeson Adorye, Nana Ohene-Ntow and Saddique Abu-Bakar Boniface, has been drawn by numerous media outlets to a statement purportedly issued and signed by the General Secretary of the NPP, captioned as above.
Though none of the persons mentioned has received a personal copy, we accept our resignation from the NPP and pledge our commitment to Ghana’s success through our support for Alan Kyerematen. We also take this opportunity to respond and set the minds of concerned well-meaning patriots at ease.
First, our public conduct in unconditionally and with great conviction supporting the highflying independent candidature of Alan Kyerematen for president, is against the NPP constitution, which provides for automatic forfeiture of membership under article 3(9)(1). That is incontestable and therefore needs no formal written notice.
Unfortunately for the Party ‘Leadership', the wholesale application of the poorly written article 3(9)(1), may not be serving the interests of the general membership of the Party well. By not differentiating between support for presidential and parliamentary candidates, conduct against a presidential candidate, results in forfeiture of the parliamentary vote as well. This is clearly out of step with the fast developing political culture of “skirt & blouse”, where voters increasingly mix their choice of presidential and parliamentary candidates based on factors other than what the party ‘Leadership’ says.
H.E. the President benefitted from ‘skirt and blouse’ when he won ten constituencies in the Central Region where NDC won the parliamentary seats. Are those who accepted the President but voted otherwise at parliamentary level to be sacked?
Hundreds of thousands of NPP members and millions of sympathisers are deeply unhappy at the so called ‘mafia’ tactics of intimidation and inducement used to skew delegate elections in favour of choices that may not necessarily be popular with the general electorate. Indeed, the ‘mafia’ approach is against article 55(5) of the 1992 Constitution, which demands democratic principles in internal party processes. Whilst there is value to being part of an ‘organisation’ like a ‘party’, continuing exclusionary practices, quietly erodes loyalty and conviction, over time.
Secondly, the same article 55(2) which gives a right to join political parties also gives a right to support political activity as an independent under 55(10) and (16). Considering that the right of a political party to sponsor candidates, does not exclude the right of independent candidates nor their supporters to participate in general elections, it may not be prudent to continue to reduce ones’ membership with archaic rules.
Thirdly, in the profound wisdom of the 1992 Constitution, qualification to the presidency of Ghana does not require political party affiliation. Articles 57(1), 58, 62 and 63(1)(2)(3) and 94, dealing with the nature, qualification and powers of the office, have nothing to do with parties. Furthermore, exercising the powers of the presidency do not require party authority. In office, a president appoints and runs a government under articles 70, 76, 77, 78(1)(2) and 79, without a stated party presence. A voter does not have to be a member of a party to benefit from the presidency.
Fourthly, the public is keenly aware that the selection of H.E the Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as Presidential Candidate of the NPP, was the confirmation of a process carefully designed to have only one outcome. Because it was choreographed, there is nothing new or surprising to offer the voter public. Arguably, the patient Ghanaian voter, has been short-changed by the presidential candidate selection processes of both the NPP and NDC. The lack of genuine choice of candidates at party level, translates into a loss of trust in duopoly politics and increasing apathy, hence the loud chorus for a credible third force leadership if democratic practice is to be sustained for the benefit of youthful voters.
That is why a bold and viable candidate like Alan Kyerematen, meets the need of the times. I and my friends Hopeson Adorye, Nana Ohene-Ntow and Saddique Abu-Bakar Boniface, in our support for Alan Kyerematen, a man of vision, competence, integrity and action, represent millions of Ghanaians who want to serve the country with a clear conscience. We are upholding the preamble to the Constitution, articles 1, 3(2), 17(1)(2)(3), 21(1)(3), 35(1)(4)(5)(9), 37(2)(a) and above all, article 41.
Finally, the 1992 Constitution recognises ‘coalition’ governments. A coalition is defined by the oxford dictionary as “a temporary alliance for combined action, especially of political parties forming a government”. Alan Kyerematen wants to bring Ghanaians together in the next election, in a Government of National Unity, to think Ghana, and redirect Ghana onto a positive trajectory.
Nowhere in our constitution is it specified that Parliament is bi-cameral or that only a majority and minority can operate in Parliament. It is a fiction sold by the Standing Orders. Article 97(2) states unequivocally that a member need not lose their seat under 97(1)(g) and (h), if their party is a member of a coalition government. Article 103(5) admonishes that committees of Parliament ought to “reflect the different shades of opinion in Parliament”. Article 104 talks about a majority of members present and voting. It does not refer to a majority party.
Ghana is ready for a political third force capable of breaking unproductive duopoly politics. We do not need a change of constitution to effect the change of leadership that the parties are incapable of offering. We have Alan Kyerematen. Together, our support for his independent presidency will unleash the development energy being suppressed by tit for tat duopoly politics.
Source: King Edward Ambrose Washman Addo/peacefmonline.com/ghana
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This guy has become very arrogant and disrespectful. No wonder he is where he is now.. sorry bro!
I felt i was reading a statement from a novice in politics. I now understand why this man lost his MPship. It is clear why he was not an effective communication director of the NPP. It's only Nana Ohene Ntow i feel sad for cos the chop GS before but for the rest...............YB is a CHILD! he even talks liks some spoilt brat who has his toffee taken away.
"WHAT, WHAT KIND OF PLAY BE THIS"? YB, like seriously? I am afraid you were better of not responding. Afterall it was a press release and not a direct communication you. You had forfeited your membership by your conduct. YB, please note that you did not resign from the party, you forfeited your membership or otherwise, you were sacked. All the response you have typed are really childish indeed. You are really free to support any candidate of your conviction, but if you wish to remain in the NPP, there are rules. Your reference to Bawumia is the orchestrated response you guys rehearsed because Nana Ohene Ntow also said same. You are childish. In fact Allan should know that you guys let him down. If Allan is widely acceptable as you said, he should have cleared the NPP super delegates. He placed a shameful 3rd, with the excuse that there was no fairness. Ken even who placed 2nd accepted. You guys could not mobilize well for Allan. You are follow ing him for his money clearly., and you failed brutally. Allan saw another shameful defeat coming and so he quickly run away. Even Nduom with all his ground mobilization through GN Bank could not make any impact. Funny afrafanto!
which 3rd force are they talking about. you are out so rally all the independent guys and lets see what you will get. check nigeria, he came 3rd abi, look inside too all those who cape up as 3rd force were beaten by spoilt ballot. who will vote for a candidate who refuses to go through primaries because he feels entitled to rule over us and no parliamentary candidates too. we know he is the best but what does he have to show for it and will not humble himself too. keep him for good and never dare come near the elephant
NANA Addo created all these mess with Mafia style leadership. They may need Alan in future so they should their problems behind close doors and try to be fair in their dealings within the party. Everybody in Ghana knows Bawumia didnt win but bought the leadership contest.
YB you yourself can you identify those who votered skirt/blouse for them to be sacked? Why all these I know it shall be well. The bitterness is just too much