Breaking: NDC Expelled Indiscipline Koku Anyidoho From Party

The largest opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expelled its former deputy General Secretary Mr. Koku Ayidoho from the party over anti party behaviour and gross indiscipline.

This was released after Functional Executive Committee (FEC) meeting held Tuesday 27th July, 2021 at the party’s headquarters in Accra.

His sack was pursuant to article 48 (1) (9) (a) of the NDC and followed by the recommendations of the National Disciplinary Committee on the case of misconduct and anti-party behaviour brought against him.

A report released also ordered Mr. Samuel Koku Anyidoho to return all party properties in his possession and should not carry himself as member of the NDC.

Below is the letter and full report:

Dear Sir,
EXPULSION FROM THE PARTY FOR INDISCIPLINE

At its meeting on Tuesday, 27th July, 2021 the Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) considered the report and recommendations of the National Disciplinary Committee on the case of misconduct and anti-party behavior brought against you (Mr. Samuel Koku Ayindoho), pursuant to article 48 (1) (9) (a) of the NDC Constitution.

The Committee’s report (which is attached for your perusal) found you guilty of the said allegations of misconduct and anti-party behavior and recommended your outright expulsion from the Party.

The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) acting in compliance of article 48 (1) of the NDC Constitution unanimously adopted the report and accepts full responsibility for your expulsion from the Party.

You are, therefore, by the decision of FEC expelled from the National Democratic and for that matter, you are no more recognized as a member the Party cannot carry yourself as such.

You are by this letter and pursuant to article 48 (10) of the Party’s Constitution directed to return any party property that may be in your custody and you shall also forfeit any moneys, dues or subscription fees that you may have made to the Party.

 
C/O NDC Headquarters
Adabraka, Accra
9th July, 2021
The General Secretary National Democratic Congress
National Headquarters
Accra

Dear Sir,
REPORT OF THE NATIONAL DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE ON
COMPLAINT OF MISCONDUCT AGAINST MR SAMUEL KOKU
ANYIDOHO FORMER DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY OF THE NDC.

Please find attached two (2) copies of the report of the NDC National Disciplinary Committee on the above mentioned subject for your information and necessary action.

Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Hon Cdre. Stephen Georg Obimpeh (Rtd)
Chairman
National Disciplinary Committee, NDC

C/O NDC Headquarters
Adabraka, Accra
8 th July, 2021
The General Secretary National Democratic Congress
National Headquarters
Accra

Dear Sir,

REPORT OF THE NATIONAL DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE ON
COMPLAINT OF MISCONDUCT AGAINST MR SAMUEL KOKU
ANYIDOHO FORMER DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY OF THE NDC.

A. GENERAL
l . By a letter with reference number NDC/HQ/14/V013/258 dated 8th February 2021 the above matter was referred to the National Disciplinary Committee for adjudication in accordance with article 47 and 48 of the party’s constitution.

2. Attached to the above letter was a dossier of utterances and postings on various social media platforms allegedly attributed to Mr Samuel Koku Anyidoho which are considered to be injurious to the party and are meant to drag the name, the image and reputation of the NDC into ridicule, contempt and disrepute.
3. The National Disciplinary Committee, on receipt of the above letter and supporting documents, met and after deliberations sent the publications allegedly attributed to Mr Samuel Koku Anyidoho to him through his email and whatsapp on the 23 rd of February, 2021 and by EMS courier services on the 24 th of February, 2021.
4. Mr Samuel Koku Anyidoho was requested to respond to the allegations in a statement and submit his response to the National Disciplinary Committee on the 9 th of March, 2021 but he failed to do so.
5. Mr Samuel Koku Anyidoho failed to acknowledge receipt of the whatsapp message (even though it was marked as delivered and read). He also ignored the email message and rejected the letter sent to him through EMS courier service indicating that “he has no idea about the letter”.
6. Notwithstanding the above actions, the National Disciplinary Committee still invited him for a hearing on Wednesday, the 12th of May, 2021.

Invitation letter was sent to him through his email and whatsapp on the 28th of April, 2021 and by DHL courier services on the 30th of April, 2021 but he failed to
turn up.

7. The DHL officer reported on the 4th of May, 2021 that he had challenges locating his residence and when he was called to receive the letter, he failed to answer the call. Several text messages were also sent to him but he failed to respond to them.
8. The Disciplinary Committee directed on the 14 th of May, 2021 that the DHL courier services make a second attempt in the delivery of the letter to him.
9. The DHL officer on second delivery attempt on the 20 th of May, 2021 reported that when he called Mr Samuel Koku Anyidoho to deliver the letter to him, he said that “he will not receive the letterfor security reasons”.

B. OBSERVATIONS

10. From the narratives above, the National Disciplinary Committee makes the following observations:
    (a) Mr Samuel Koku Anyidoho did not respect the structures of the party and the authority of the FEC and NEC.
    (b)ln a social media posting, he referred to the National Disciplinary Committee as “the so called Disciplinary Committee” which is disrespectful and unacceptable.
    (c) Mr Samuel Koku Anyidoho treated the Disciplinary Committee with disrespect and contempt.
    (d) The conduct of Mr Samuel Koku Anyidoho is most improper and very reprehensible.

C. FINDINGS

I I . The National Disciplinary Committee therefore makes the following findings: a. Mr Samuel Koku Anyidoho repeatedly evaded service of the disciplinary processes on him. By this conduct, he made it impossible for the Committee to investigate and give him hearing.

b. Mr Samuel Koku Anyidoho’s conduct in treating the NEC’s referral of his .4conduct for disciplinary investigation is a gross disrespect to the party and its leadership.
Additionally, his continuing negative public utterances about the Party and its leadership does not present him as a remorseful member of the NDC.

c. Mr Samuel Koku Anyidoho has thrown the name of party into disrepute, ridicule and contempt.
d. Mr Samuel Koku Anyidoho’s conduct contravenes Article 47 (e) and 48
(8) (a) and (b) of the Party’s Constitution.

D. CONCLUSION

12. Mr. Samuel Koku Anyidoho is liable for misconduct and is therefore amenable to disciplinary sanctions specified under Article 48 (9) of the party’s
    Constitution.

E. RECOMMENDATION

13. The National Disciplinary Committee having found Mr. Samuel Koku Anyidoho liable and his conduct very reprehensive recommends his outright expulsion from the party in accordance with Article 48 (9) (a) of the party’s constitution.

DATED IN ACCRA THIS . . DAY OF JULY 2021

Signed..

Hon Cdre. Stephen G orge Obimpeh (Rtd)
(Chairman)
Naval Cap . Assa e Gyimah (Rtd)
(Member)