“Apply for Reinstatement”: NPP Tells Suspended Members and Those Being Probed for Indiscipline
- The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has granted amnesty to all suspended members and those being investigated for indiscipline
- A statement signed by the Acting National Chairman, Mr Danquah Smith Buttey, said such members should reapply to be reinstated
- Social media users who saw the statement online shared their varied thoughts on the party's proposal
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has asked all members who were suspended or have any disciplinary case against them to apply for reinstatement.
This general amnesty to all affected members was disclosed in a statement signed by the Acting National Chairman, Mr Danquah Smith Buttey.
Source: Facebook
In a statement shared on social media, Mr. Danquah Smith Buttey stated that they reached this agreement at an emergency National Council meeting held on July 25, 2025.
The statement, which was dated August 16, 2025, indicated that the move is to promote unity and reconciliation.
“I write to inform you that the National Council at its Emergency Meeting held on Friday, July 25, 2025, resolved in the interest of unity and reconciliation to grant a General Amnesty to all Party members who have been suspended or whose disciplinary cases are currently pending before the appropriate adjudicatory bodies.”
“We hereby serve notice that this directive lifts all such suspensions and waives any ongoing proceedings against affected members,” the statement added.
He entreated suspended members to:
"Submit a formal application to the national secretariat for reinstatement. Upon reinstatement, you shall remain ineligible to contest any internal party election until a mandatory two-year period has elapsed.”
“This measure reflects the Party’s unwavering commitment to fostering internal cohesion, strengthening solidarity, and preparing collectively for the political tasks ahead.”
Ghanaians react to NPP’s amnesty
YEN.com.gh collated some comments on the press statement shared by the NPP on social media. Read them below:
@darko_pan44044 said:
“Alan and his people are welcome back to the great elephant family 🐘🐘🐘.”
@DrKwabenaAgyen wrote:
“This is a bold and unifying move by the @NPP_GH leadership. Politics is about building bridges, not burning them, and granting amnesty restores the spirit of family and collective purpose. Internal cohesion is the bedrock of winning the bigger battles ahead. By choosing reconciliation over rancour, the party has shown maturity, foresight, and commitment to true Development in Freedom. Let’s channel our energies into strengthening solidarity and delivering for Ghanaians. Unity is strength, and this step proves the NPP is ready to move forward together. ✊🏾💙.”
@GreatGr63671798 said:
“Hon. @realKenAgyapong, come for your stone. When Ken Agyapong brought this clever idea to the table during the "thank you tour", because he's Ken so he was insulted by some people. Where @DennisMiracles, @gboakogh, @Gen_Buhari_, @_Fiifi_Sage, @AcheampongHarry, @ForTheRecordsGh.”
@A18784Andy wrote:
“When the weather is cold, no woman is ugly. With this I say, when the defeat is immense, no option is a choice, eh NPP fo) mo sure ooo.”
@RoyalDennis_1 said:
“Alan and his people, who in one way or the other contributed to the loss of the election, should not be allowed back to the party.”
Kofi Tonto calls for unity in NPP
YEN.com.gh reported that a spokesperson of the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration called for oneness in the NPP.
Kofi Tonto said as the party gets ready to elect a flagbearer, all stakeholders must ensure peace prevails.
The New Patriotic Party has scheduled its presidential primaries for Saturday, 31st January 2026
Source: YEN.com.gh
