Constituency Executives Of NDP In Northern Region Resign

The defections drama that hit the National Democratic Party (NDP) in the Northern Region last week continued on Tuesday when a group of N/R Constituency Executives of the party announced their defection to join the National Democratic Congress.

Announcing the group's decision at a press conference in Tamale, Mr. Abubakari Abdul-Karim, who until the defection was the Savelugu Constituency Youth Leader of the NDP said, "We declare our unflinching support and resolve to work assiduously for the victory of the President, John Dramani Mahama and the NDC in the December elections".

"We felt disillusioned and cheated by some of the NDC leaders in the past but today, we are happy to state that the leadership of President Mahama has not only brought a spark but rekindled our spirit and confidence in our great party".

He said the prevailing atmosphere in the NDC was an opportunity that must not be lost on its members, and expressed their belief in the sincerity and astute leadership of President Mahama. "We are of the firm belief that we are better off staying with him (President Mahama) and pushing for the reforms rather than being in the NDP, a party that clearly lacks vision and direction" he added.

He said he and the other former NDP executives will hand over all NDP items in their possession to the Regional Police Commander in Tamale for safe keeping for Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, and entreat the former First Lady to stop using their names as executives or members of her party because "we are not going to support her".

He appealed to other NDP members in the Region to abandon the party and join hands to help enhance the 'Better Ghana Agenda' of President Mahama.

It will be recalled that last week, some members including N/R executives of the NDP resigned from the party and joined the NDC citing similar reasons.