The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is warning people reportedly lobbying for a running mate for Nana Akufo-Addo to desist from the practice.<\/p>\n
In a statement issued Monday and signed by General Secretary Kwadwo Owusu-Afriyie, the NPP said \u201cthe position of NEC is that the running mate position is not an elective position whereby campaigning and canvassing of vote is required.\u201d<\/p>\n
The NPP says the practice must cease immediately.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe practice whereby certain groups issue statements and publications in the media in support of a particular person must cease with immediate effect.<\/p>\n
\u201cRefusal to heed to our humble plea above may result in the application of severe sanctions against such persons or groups of persons or the so called \u2018candidate\u2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe cooperation of all Party faithful, sympathizers and interest groups in this matter would be highly appreciated,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n
It reminded members of the party of a NEC meeting at which a decision was taken that such moves must not be encouraged.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held on 24th May, 2011, it was decided that no individual or group of persons should be heard or seen to be canvassing for a particular person to be chosen as the running mate of Nana Akufo-Addo the flagbearer of NPP,\u201d the statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wish to assure our teeming supporters that, these guidelines would be diligently followed and an appropriate, suitable and acceptable person would be announced as running mate by the 2nd quarter of 2012.<\/p>\n
\u201cUntil then, we humbly request all individuals or groups of individuals, interest groups, fan clubs and\/or associations etc to desist from the practice of canvassing or lobbying for a particular person.\u201d<\/p>\n
Source; Joy News\/Ghana<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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