The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a strong warning to parliamentary aspirants against busing or camping delegates ahead of the upcoming primaries.

General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Kodua Frimpong, cautioned that aspirants engaging in such practices would face sanctions. The warning was issued as part of guidelines announced ahead of the parliamentary primaries scheduled for January 27.

Additionally, the party is working to resolve outstanding petitions filed by disgruntled members regarding concerns about the primaries. Mr. Frimpong Kodua also cautioned delegates against using phones to capture their ballots after voting.

Elections in the Nhyiaeso Constituency will proceed following the discontinuation of a court case against the party by a polling station executive from the constituency.

“The party has formulated these rules and regulations to ensure free and fair elections and we believe that everyone should be allowed to feel free to walk to the polling centre to cast their votes. It is of this belief that we have made the statement that no one should camp delegates at any place.

“Those who take pictures of their votes, aside from nullifying your votes, it is an offence and you would be handed over to the Police.”

Justin Kodua Frimpong further announced that he was leading a delegation of party officials to the Manhyia Palace in response to recent alleged comments made by the party's Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, against the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu.

Mr. Frimpong Kodua also cautioned NPP supporters against making public statements that could be derogatory to the Chieftaincy institution.