Charles Cromwell Nanabanyin Onuawonto Bissue, the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Essikado-Ketan, has announced the suspension of his campaign activities. This decision comes after the NPP headquarters directed all prospective parliamentary aspirants, their agents, and supporters to cease campaigning with immediate effect. The directive warned of disciplinary action for non-compliance, which may affect eligibility to contest the upcoming parliamentary primaries. Bissue stated that he is committed to complying with the directive.
The NPP's directive, issued on October 11, 2026, by General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong, ordered prospective parliamentary aspirants to halt activities such as rallies, meetings to solicit support, campaign advertising, and distribution of inducements to delegates. The party plans to announce the timetable and guidelines for its parliamentary processes in due course. Constituency and regional executives have been tasked with ensuring compliance with the directive. Bissue's decision to suspend his campaign reflects his commitment to upholding the party's rules.
In a press statement on October 12, 2026, Bissue urged party members in Essikado-Ketan to wait for the conclusion of the party's internal electoral arrangements. As a long-standing member of the NPP, he stated that he must lead by example and fully comply with the directive. Bissue also urged his supporters to stop circulating social media posts and other materials promoting his candidature until the party authorizes campaigning to resume.
Bissue expressed concern about insults and personal attacks among NPP members on WhatsApp platforms. He warned that such conduct could undermine party unity ahead of the 2028 general elections. Bissue emphasized that he does not believe in the politics of insults and urged his supporters to desist from such behavior. Instead, he encouraged them to focus on competing based on ideas.
The NPP's directive aims to ensure a smooth and fair parliamentary primary process. By halting campaign activities, the party seeks to prevent conflicts and allow for a more organized and transparent process. Bissue's suspension of his campaign demonstrates his commitment to adhering to the party's rules and regulations.
The decision to suspend his campaign may have implications for Bissue's chances in the parliamentary primaries. However, by complying with the directive, he demonstrates his willingness to prioritize party unity and rules over his individual campaign goals. The NPP's leadership will likely be monitoring the situation closely to ensure that all aspirants comply with the directive.
The NPP's parliamentary primaries are expected to take place in the coming months, with the party announcing the timetable and guidelines in due course. Bissue's suspension of his campaign is a temporary measure, and he will likely resume his campaign activities once the party gives the green light. The outcome of the primaries will determine the NPP's parliamentary candidates for the 2028 general elections.
Key points
- Charles Bissue suspends his parliamentary campaign due to NPP directive
- NPP aims to ensure a smooth and fair parliamentary primary process
- Bissue prioritizes party unity and rules over individual campaign goals
