The National Democratic Congress had reinstated its Central Regional Chairman who was put on suspension for a month over anti-party conduct.
A statement issued by the party on Friday, August 2 announced the reinstatement of Prof. Richard Asiedu as the Regional Chairman of the party with immediate effect.
The party said although Prof Richard Asiedu has be reinstated, his conduct afterwards will be monitored to ensure that he does not in any way jeopardize the chances of the Party in the region ahead of the Dec 7 elections.
“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,” the statement signed by Chairman of the party, Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey noted.
Prof. Asiedu’s suspension follows an outcome of a meeting held on July 2, 2024 on the withdrawal of the Assin Central parliamentary candidate, Shaibu Migyimah over alleged amorous relationship with the wife of the constituency General Secretary, Sadique Broni.
Read full letter 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
CC: Regional Secretary
NDC, Central Region
All Constituency Chairmen
NDC, Central Region
