NDC Reinstates Regional Chairman Who Dismissed Assin Central Parliamentary Candidate

The Disciplinary Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has recommended the reinstatement of Prof. Richard Kofi Asiedu as the Central Regional Chairman. Prof. Asiedu was previously suspended following the withdrawal of Nurein Shiabu Migyimah from his position as the party’s Assin Central Parliamentary Candidate, due to allegations of immoral acts and anti-party activities.

Prof. Asiedu admitted to his guilt and anti-party behavior, leading the committee to suggest his reinstatement to the Functional Executives Committee (FEC). The FEC, during its meeting on August 1, 2024, extensively deliberated on the committee’s report.

In accordance with Article 48(9)(f) of the party’s Constitution, the FEC decided to reinstate Prof. Asiedu to his position as Regional Chairman for the Central Region with immediate effect. This decision was announced in a statement signed by the General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey, dated August 2, 2024.

The Central Regional Secretariat of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) about a month ago announced the withdrawal of Nurein Shiabu Migyimah as the party’s parliamentary candidate for Assin Central in the 2024 elections. This decision came after complaints were filed against Migyimah, leading to his withdrawal on moral grounds.

The NDC’s Central Regional Functional Executive Committee investigated the complaints and decided to remove Migyimah immediately. They also suspended him for six months while the Regional Disciplinary Committee reviewed the case.

The Executive Committee informed the Assin Central NDC Chairman about the suspension. This suspension will remain until the committee makes a final decision. The party mentioned “immoral acts and anti-party conduct” as reasons but did not provide specific details.

Fiifi Kwetey, General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), declared the suspension and withdrawal of Nurudeen Shaibu Migyimah, null and void. The Functional Executive Committee of the NDC met over the issue and decided to reinstate Migyimah as their parliamentary candidate.

The decision followed a letter signed by Kwetey, which also detailed disciplinary actions taken against regional and constituency executives.

Central Regional Chairman Prof. Richard Asiedu was suspended for one month immediately and referred to the national Disciplinary Committee on charges of anti-party conduct. Similarly, Sadique Broni, the Constituency Secretary of Assin Central, was suspended for one month and referred to the national Disciplinary Committee on the same charge.

Now that the Executives have been reinstated, it remains to be seen if they can effectively collaborate with the candidate to ensure the Party’s victory.

Source: GhanaFeed.Com