The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reinstated its Central Regional Chairman, Prof. Richard Asiedu, following a one-month suspension for alleged anti-party conduct.
In a statement released on Friday, August 2, the party announced that Prof. Asiedu is to resume his role as the Central Regional Chairman immediately.
However, his future actions will be closely monitored to ensure he does not negatively impact the party’s prospects for the December 7 elections.
The statement, signed by the party’s Chairman Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, referenced Article 48(9)(f) of the party’s constitution, which governs such reinstatements.
Prof. Asiedu’s suspension was related to a controversy involving the withdrawal of the Assin Central parliamentary candidate, Shaibu Migyimah, over allegations of an inappropriate relationship with the wife of the constituency General Secretary, Sadique Broni.
READ FULL STATEMENT BELOW
The National Disciplinary Committee submitted its report and recommendations on your suspension to the General Secretary which among other things, highlighted your admission of guilt, show of remorse and promise not to ever engage in anything that will constitute anti party behaviour.
The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) at its meeting on the 1st of August, 2024 deliberated at length on the report and took the following decisions:
Your suspension as Central Regional Chairman of the Party for a period of one month has elapsed.
Pursuant to Article 48(9)(f) of the Party’s constitution, you are hereby reinstated to your position as regional Chairman of the party in the Central region with immediate effect.
FEC wishes to caution you that the cohesion and unity of the Party in the region are of utmost importance and the party leadership will therefore be watching with eagle eyes to ensure that your conduct after this, does not, in any way jeopardize the chances of the Party in this crucial region ahead of the Dec 7 elections.
You are requested to meet FEC at its next meeting for further interactions.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Fifi Fiavi Kwetey
General Secretary
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