Members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who have been pardoned through the party’s recent amnesty are barred from contesting any immediate internal elections as reported by Ghana Web.
The directive, issued in a statement dated August 16, 2025, by acting national chairman Danquah Smith Buttey, specifies that pardoned members must wait a minimum of two years before becoming eligible to participate in party elections.
The amnesty, approved by the National Council during an emergency meeting on July 25, 2025, targeted members previously facing disciplinary actions.
In the statement, the party emphasized that “Upon reinstatement, you shall remain ineligible to contest any internal party election until a mandatory two-year period has elapsed.”
Members who had previously forfeited their membership were instructed to submit formal applications to the national secretariat for reinstatement.
The move, according to the NPP, shows the party’s dedication to fostering internal cohesion and strengthening solidarity among members.
The statement revealed that the amnesty was intended to “prepare collectively for the political tasks ahead, revealing a broader effort to unify the party following periods of internal discord.
Leadership across all levels has been urged to avoid arbitrary suspensions, with the party stressing that the amnesty is granted in the interest of unity and reconciliation.
The NPP aims to balance forgiveness with accountability, ensuring that returning members are reintegrated while preserving the integrity of upcoming internal elections.