The acting Deputy Director of Communications of the opposition New Patriotic Party has been asked to proceed on leave.

A letter signed by the General Secretary of the party Kwabena Agyapong said the leave will take effect from Monday August, 18, 2014.

"You have accumulated leave for four years. However we are able to grant you two years leave. This translates into 40 working days," the letter said.

"You are required to prepare your handing over notes and submit to the Ag Director of Finance and Administration," the statement added.

The move Myjoyonline.com has learnt, is part of measures to restructure the party.

The General Secretary in a release also announced new appointment to the Communications Directorate of the party.

For the Northern Sector, Mr Abudu Abdul Ganiyu and Ahmed Karim. For the middle belt, Nana Yaw Osei and Jennifer Amoako. For the Western sector, Micahel Ampong whilst, Mike Ocquaye, Kofi Boateng, Pius Hadzide and Seibik Bugri will represent the Eastern sector.

"In line with the reorganisation of the Communications Directorate of the party, further appointment and directives will be communicated very soon," he indicated.