The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced a sweeping general amnesty for all members who have either been suspended or have pending disciplinary cases before the party’s adjudicatory bodies.
The decision, taken at an emergency National Council meeting on July 25, 2025, was disclosed in a statement signed by the party’s Acting National Chairman, Mr. Danquah Smith Buttey, on Saturday, August 16.
According to the statement, the amnesty lifts all suspensions and terminates ongoing disciplinary proceedings against affected members. The party said the move is aimed at fostering unity, reconciliation, and internal cohesion as it prepares for the political battles ahead of the 2026 general elections.
“This directive lifts all such suspensions and waives any ongoing proceedings against affected members,” the statement read. “This measure reflects the Party’s unwavering commitment to fostering internal cohesion, strengthening solidarity, and preparing collectively for the political tasks ahead.”
While the amnesty restores membership for affected individuals, the party clarified that those who had forfeited their membership must submit a formal application to the national secretariat before being reinstated. Even after reinstatement, such members will not be eligible to contest in any internal party elections until after a mandatory two-year period.
The directive also came with a caution to party leadership at all levels. Mr. Buttey urged regional and constituency executives to desist from arbitrary suspensions, reminding them that disciplinary matters must strictly follow the provisions of the NPP constitution.
“All disciplinary matters must be handled solely in accordance with the procedures, principles, and due process provisions expressly enshrined in the Party’s constitution,” he said, stressing that adherence to due process was vital for fairness and cohesion.
The NPP believes the amnesty will provide a clean slate for members previously caught in intra-party disputes, which in recent years have sometimes strained relationships within the party’s grassroots base.
Political analysts suggest the move could be a strategic effort to rally all factions together as the party begins preparations for internal primaries and a broader campaign towards retaining power in the 2026 elections.
The Acting National Chairman expressed confidence that the directive would be fully complied with by party structures across the country.
