‘If anyone signs the constitutional amendment, I will take NPP to court’ – Smith Danquah Butey

Former First Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Smith Danquah Butey, has threatened legal action against the party if any official proceeds to sign a proposed constitutional amendment.

According to him, he is prepared to challenge the move in court should the amendment be signed, signalling strong opposition to the proposed changes to the party’s constitution.

“If anyone signs the constitutional amendment, I will take the NPP party to court,” Mr Butey stated.

His comments come amid discussions within the NPP over proposed amendments to its constitution and the processes surrounding their adoption.

Mr Butey, who previously served as the party’s First Vice Chairman, has raised concerns about the proposed changes and appears determined to pursue legal avenues if the process proceeds in a manner he considers unacceptable.

The former party executive did not, in the statement, provide details on the specific provisions of the amendment he intends to challenge or the particular legal grounds on which he would base his case.

The threat of legal action could add another layer to ongoing discussions within the NPP as the party works to address internal matters and reorganise its structures.

The proposed constitutional amendments are expected to remain a subject of discussion among party members, with attention focused on the processes being followed to effect the changes.

Mr Butey’s position suggests that internal disagreements over the amendments could potentially extend beyond the party’s structures and into the courts.