The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has disassociated itself from a move by its former presidential running mate, Wayoe Ghanamannti, to petition Parliament for the impeachment of President John Dramani Mahama.
In a statement dated Wednesday, October 22, 2025, and signed by the party’s Chairperson and Leader, Wing Commander Patrick Nelson Sogbodjor (Rtd), the CPP made it clear that the party’s Central Committee — its highest administrative body — had not approved or discussed any such action.
“It has come to the attention of the Convention People’s Party, that its former Flagbearer’s running mate in the 2024 Presidential Elections, stated on a television programme recently, that he has petitioned Parliament, to remove His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, from office as President,” the statement read.
“The Convention People’s Party states unequivocally, that, its Central Committee, the highest administrative organ of the Party, has not sanctioned such a move. Any attempts by anyone whatsoever, to associate the Party with the Petition, should kindly be disregarded.”
The party’s clarification follows public attention drawn by Mr. Ghanamannti’s announcement that he intends to petition Parliament to begin impeachment proceedings against President Mahama.
Mr. Ghanamannti had argued that the President’s alleged failure to effectively tackle illegal mining — widely known as galamsey — amounted to a violation of his oath of office under Article 69 of the 1992 Constitution.
He further claimed that the ongoing environmental degradation, water pollution, and destruction of farmlands were signs of governmental neglect.
The CPP, however, insists that it has no connection to his actions and remains focused on pursuing its own political agenda independently.
Find below the statement by CPP
