Hon Paul Twum Barimah, Member of Parliament for Dormaa East constituency of the Bono region has petitioned the national leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to ensure calm is maintained within the rank and file of the party ahead of the November 4 Presidential primaries.

The MP said in recent times, tensions have heightened within the party therefore, it was essential that they approach this crucial period with unity, empathy and a shared sense of purpose.

Hon Twum Barima indicated with unity, the party can ensure a peaceful and inclusive electoral process that strengthens the rank and file of the party.

The Dormaa East legislature appealed to the National Chairman in a petition copied to Sompaonline.com that, "I wish to call on you to ensure stakeholders, aspirants and their supporters maintain a peaceful atmosphere before, during and after the November 4 Presidential primaries."

"It is important to note that, as patriots, we must refrain from any conduct such as hate speech, misinformation or incitement to violence, that could undermine the electoral process and ultimately the unity we enjoy as a party", Mr Twum Barima stressed.

"Let us not lose sight of the fact that our main aim as a political party is to retain political power and therefore, unity, dedication and commitment are crucial. I am confident that when we stand together, we shall break the 8 and continue to achieve great things in building a formidable party and Ghana as a whole."

Below is the full statement

Sompaonline.com/Akua Nyarko Abronoma