The Ashanti Regional Secretariat of the New Democratic Congress(NDC) has suspended 11 branch executives for breaching an order urging them not to use press conferences or press statements to address internal party issues.
According to the Ashanti Regional Secretary, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the 11 executives violated this order after they held a press conference on March 7, 2023, in the Asawase Constituency hence their suspension.
Some of the suspended executives are Alolgo Martins, Branch Chairman- Asokore-Mampong, Eric Nana Wiafe, Branch Chairman, Mohammed Sabiu Sherif – Branch Chairman Alidu Adam, branch secretary, Alhassan Fuseini- Branch Organizer, Asamawu Alhassan-Branch organizer, and Mohammed Abdul Baki- Branch youth organizer,
The rest are Umar Yaser- Brach Youth Organizer, Idrdrisu Adam, Branch Youth Organizer, Yakubu Musah-Branch Organizer, and Umar Harris- Chairman for Concern Constituency.
Reports indicate that the constituency chairman is not aware of the suspension, and that the directive was backed by the constituency secretary and organizer.
Members of the party who have been suspended are yet to receive their letters.