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Now ‘fired’ from NPP Members: Hopeson Adorye, Boniface, Buaben Asamoa, Ohene Ntow

It seems there has been a development within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana, with certain members being dismissed for allegedly violating the party’s constitution. The individuals mentioned – Hopeson Adorye, Nana Ohene Ntow, Boniface Abubakar Saddique, and Yaw Buaben Asamoa – are reported to have endorsed the candidacy of Alan Kyerematen, who had previously been in the running for the NPP’s flagbearer position.

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According to the NPP’s statement, these members are accused of publicly supporting a candidate other than the party’s officially elected presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The party argues that this act goes against Article 3(5) (A) (4) of the NPP Constitution, which requires members to abide by and publicly uphold the decisions of the party.

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Specifically, the constitution states that a member who supports another political party or an independent candidate against the party’s officially sponsored candidate automatically forfeits their membership.

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In this case, the NPP claims that Hopeson Adorye, Nana Ohene Ntow, Boniface Abubakar Saddique, and Yaw Buaben Asamoa have violated these constitutional provisions by openly declaring their support for Alan Kyerematen. The consequence, as outlined by the party, is the automatic forfeiture of their membership.

It’s also mentioned that Alan Kyerematen had previously resigned from the NPP, forming a new entity called the Movement for Change.

This information is based on the provided statement and may be subject to updates or changes as events unfold.