Legal analyst George Sarpong has stated that NPP Chairman Wontumi is not eligible to contest for the party's national chairman position. This is due to his current status as a prisoner.
Sarpong clarified that individuals serving jail time cannot hold executive roles within the party. He noted that Wontumi is currently at Nsawam Prison.
The legal expert explained that Wontumi cannot leave prison to attend vetting sessions at the NPP Headquarters. This disqualifies him from the electoral process for party leadership.
The NPP constitution and electoral laws typically require candidates to be in good standing and free from criminal convictions that bar them from holding office.
This ruling impacts the upcoming NPP national chairman elections. It raises questions about the eligibility of other potential candidates facing legal challenges.