The Council of Elders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reached a resolution with the minority caucus in parliament over the impasse concerning the recent reshuffle in its leadership.
A press statement by the party stated that the council of elders called for togetherness and unity of purpose within the minority caucus and urges all members of the party to let peace prevail.
“Let us not do anything to hamper the clear opportunity the NDC has to emerge victorious in the 2024 elections”, it stated.
The Council implored the Honorable MPs to accept the decision of the party leadership and work with the newly appointed leadership of the caucus. This position was discussed with representatives of the petitioners who fully appreciated the stance of Council and offered to communicate same to the petitioners.
The Council has advised the leadership of the party to as a matter of urgency, accelerate work on the draft framework of rules to guide decisions relating to matters such as the appointment of parliamentary leadership of the party.
The Council will ensure that this framework is in place within the shortest possible time.
The Council says it regrets the media altercations that took place in the aftermath of the leadership changes and the failure of the protagonists to resort to the internal grievance resolution mechanisms of the party to address their concerns.
According to the Council, they are of the hope that such political point-scoring which is not part of our political ethos will be avoided in future. “All concerned parties have accepted the Council’s advice and pledged to abide by it”.
The Council of Elders further acknowledged the leadership and sterling achievements of the outgoing leaders of the NDC caucus namely, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Hon. James Klutse Avedzi and Hon. Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak who have raised the profile of the NDC minority caucus and demonstrated that indeed it is the NDC who has the men and women capable of turning the fortunes of Ghanaians around.
The statement says “their efforts have contributed to reassuring Ghanaians that the NDC party is ready to assume power and rescue the nation from the depths of despair and desperation. Indeed, the NDC party must not and will never forget the contributions of our three respected comrades in improving the electoral fortunes of the party”.
“It is our hope that the new Minority Caucus leadership will provide the leadership that will guarantee a resounding victory for the NDC in the 2024 general elections so that we can together rescue our beloved country from the hands of the failed Akufo-Addo/Bawumia/NPP government”, the statement concluded.
