PNC Vice-Chairman Joins NPP

Alhaji Moro Mahama Sentie, Vice-Chairman of the Sissala constituency branch of the People's National Convention (PNC), has resigned from the party and joined the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

In a letter to the constituency Chairman he said he was leaving the party because of some false allegations made against him by the party.

Alhaji Sentie, a businessman, said the party accused him of attempting to sabotage the confirmation of the late District Chief Executive, Miss Florence Bentie Yenyie, in a broadcast on Upper West FM on August 14, 2001.

He was alleged to have asked the assembly members to reject her nomination by voting against her.

"These accusations are false and sought to tarnish my hard won reputation and image," he said

Alhaji Sentie said several attempts to get the Member of Parliament (MP), Mr Moses Dani-Baah, to meet the executive of the party to discuss the issue and get the broadcast material retracted failed.

"I have no other choice than to resign from the PNC in principle." Alhaji Sentie said he decided to join the NPP because within the two and half years of its rule the party had proved that it was capable of fulfilling the aspirations of the people considering the numerous development projects that were going on in the communities.