The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ghana has announced that it will take disciplinary action against members and aspirants who fail to comply with its campaign poster and banner regulations. The party's Functional Executive Committee (FEC) has directed aspirants to ensure that their campaign posters and banners do not exceed five feet in width and eight feet in height. This move aims to maintain order and discipline within the party during its ongoing reorganisation.
The NDC's decision follows concerns raised by the FEC over the mounting of oversized campaign posters and banners at various locations across Ghana. The party has restricted the display of campaign materials to constituency offices, regional offices, and election grounds. According to the NDC, these measures are intended to ensure a level playing field for all aspirants participating in the reorganisation process.
The FEC has given members and aspirants five days, effective October 10, to make necessary adjustments to their campaign materials. The committee warned that any wilful disregard of the directive would attract appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with the party's constitution, electoral guidelines, and other applicable directives. The NDC expressed confidence that members and aspirants would cooperate fully to ensure compliance with the new rules.
The party's governing body, the FEC, emphasised that the NDC, as the governing party, must lead by example through modesty and restraint. The FEC noted that displays of extravagance could conflict with the party's values and the expectations of the Ghanaian public. This move is seen as an effort to promote a positive image of the party.
The directive applies to all aspirants contesting various positions within the party. The NDC has 55 aspirants cleared to contest executive positions in Lambussie, among other constituencies. The party's reorganisation process has seen several high-profile aspirants, including Alhaji Iddrisu Mustapha, who is seeking to bring experience to the NDC Western Region leadership.
The NDC's move has been met with mixed reactions from party members. While some have welcomed the directive as a necessary measure to promote discipline, others have expressed concerns about the potential impact on their campaign efforts. The party's leadership has, however, stressed that the measures are essential to ensure a smooth and fair reorganisation process.
The NDC's decision to enforce campaign poster and banner regulations is seen as a significant move to promote internal democracy and discipline within the party. The party's leadership has urged members and aspirants to cooperate fully with the new rules to ensure a successful reorganisation process. The NDC's reorganisation is being closely watched by political observers and stakeholders in Ghana.
Key points
- The NDC has given aspirants five days to comply with the new regulations.
- The party's directive aims to promote a level playing field for all aspirants.
- The NDC's move is seen as an effort to promote internal democracy and discipline within the party.
