Confusion rocks NPP as member disowns suit against party ahead of delegates conference

Confusion Rocks NPP as Member Disowns Suit Against Party Ahead of Delegates Conference

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is grappling with internal confusion just days before its highly anticipated national delegates conference, following a dramatic twist involving a legal challenge meant to halt the event.

In a surprising development, the individual listed as the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed to stop the conference has publicly disassociated himself from the legal action, claiming he neither authorized nor endorsed the suit.

The Legal Drama

The suit, filed at the Accra High Court earlier this week, sought an injunction on the NPP’s July 20 delegates conference, citing alleged irregularities in delegate accreditation, procedural breaches, and concerns over transparency in the election of new party executives.

The plaintiff was named as Kwame Yeboah, a known party member in the Ashanti Region. However, in a press statement released late Monday, Yeboah categorically denied filing the suit or instructing any legal team to act on his behalf.

“I wish to place on record that I have not instituted any legal action against the party. I am shocked to see my name attached to a court process I know nothing about,” he stated.

Yeboah added that he remains committed to the NPP and fully supports the party's efforts to hold a peaceful and successful delegates conference.

NPP Leadership Reacts

The revelation has sent shockwaves through the party’s leadership, raising suspicions of internal sabotage and political manipulation ahead of what is expected to be a tense and competitive conference.

A senior NPP official who spoke to Top Knowledge TV on condition of anonymity described the situation as “deeply troubling,” calling for immediate investigation into how the lawsuit was filed and who was behind it.

“We cannot allow internal mischief to derail a constitutionally mandated event. If someone impersonated a member to disrupt the party’s process, there must be consequences.”

The party's legal team has since filed a response in court seeking a dismissal of the suit on grounds of misrepresentation and bad faith.

Political Implications

The confusion threatens to cast a shadow over the NPP’s delegates conference, which is expected to set the tone for its campaign machinery going into the 2024 general elections.

Party insiders suggest the legal drama is a reflection of deep-seated factional tensions within the NPP, particularly between competing camps vying for control of the party's future direction.

Political analyst Dr. Alberta Mensah believes the incident shows the need for internal reforms:

“This is not just about a court case — it’s about trust and internal discipline. If the party doesn't clean house quickly, it may pay a price in public confidence.”

Calls for Calm and Unity

In the wake of the controversy, NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong has urged members to remain calm and focused. He emphasized that the conference will proceed as scheduled unless otherwise directed by the courts.

“The party remains resolute. We encourage all delegates and members to disregard distractions and unite for the sake of our collective future.”

Conclusion

As the NPP moves closer to its delegates conference, the sudden legal twist and ensuing disavowal by the supposed plaintiff have thrown the party into disarray. Whether this was a case of political impersonation or internal sabotage remains unclear, but one thing is certain — the road to the 2024 elections is already testing the party’s unity and resilience.

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