Hon. Cynthia Mamle Morrison, the Member of Parliament for Agona West Constituency, has been expelled from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following her decision to contest as an independent candidate.
The announcement, made in a statement signed by Alhaji Gibrine Tanko, the Constituency Chairman for Agona West, cited violations of party regulations as the basis for the expulsion.
The statement, dated December 16, 2024, confirmed that the decision was unanimously approved by the Expanded Constituency Executive Committee during a meeting on December 15, 2024.
The expelled individuals, including Hon. Morrison, have been indefinitely banned from:
- Representing themselves as members of the NPP,
- Holding any positions within the party,
- Participating in party meetings or activities, and
- Using party symbols or flags.
The NPP leadership explained that the expulsions were a response to several infractions, including:
- Standing as independent candidates against the NPP’s officially elected parliamentary candidate,
- Declaring support for other political parties,
- Backing independent candidates during the December 7 parliamentary elections, and
- Engaging in conduct deemed detrimental to the party’s interests.
The Expanded Constituency Executive Committee meeting included key stakeholders such as the Municipal Chief Executive, constituency founding members, the council of elders and patrons, and electoral area coordinators.
The party emphasized that the decision aligns with Article 3(9)(1) of the NPP Constitution, which grants the authority to expel members who breach party rules. A list of affected individuals has been submitted to the Central Regional Chairman and shared with the media.
Hon. Morrison’s decision to run as an independent candidate followed her defeat in the party’s primaries, which had sparked significant controversy within the constituency.
