The election is over, 2028 campaign starts today - New Ashanti Regional NPP Chairman
The election, which attracted 1,022 delegates, was keenly contested as the two leading candidates sought to take charge of the party’s affairs in the Ashanti Region.
The election for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairmanship has concluded, with Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah (COKA) emerging victorious. According to the Electoral Commission's certified results, COKA garnered 658 votes, significantly outpacing his main competitor, Kwabena Kokofu, who received 269 votes. The election saw intense competition among 1,022 delegates who were gathered to determine the party's future leadership in the Ashanti Region.
COKA's win provides him with a robust mandate to steer the party's regional operations at a critical juncture when the NPP is focused on fortifying its grassroots network, restoring unity, and preparing for upcoming elections. COKA, who has extensive experience within the party's regional and grassroots setups, is expected to reignite momentum in party mobilization, cohesive action, and organizational enhancement upon assuming the regional chairmanship.
Given the Ashanti Region's pivotal role for the NPP, the outcome of this election carries considerable weight for the party's strategic planning, grassroots outreach, and preparations for the 2028 electoral cycle. Dr. Keskine Owusu Poku secured the position of Ashanti Regional Communications Officer with 588 votes, followed by Razak Abubakar who won Nasara with 335 votes, and Martín Ameyaw who was elected as the Ashanti Regional Youth Organizer with 683 votes.
Other notable winners include Victoria Owusu as the Ashanti Regional Women's Organizer with 491 votes, Denis Kwakwa as the Regional Organizer with 527 votes, Helena Mensah as Treasurer with 653 votes, Kingsley Owusu Kyeretwie as Deputy Secretary with 701 votes, Francis Adomako as Regional Secretary with 492 votes, Aikins Addai Poku as the 2nd Regional Vice Chairman with 587 votes, and Bernard Amofa Jantuah winning the position of First Vice Chairman with 465 votes.
Speaking to the press following his election, the newly appointed Ashanti Regional Chairman, COKA, emphasized the importance of uniting party members and commencing preparations for the 2028 elections. He expressed gratitude towards his supporters and pledged to focus on enhancing cohesion within the party, a key area for the NPP's resurgence.
COKA highlighted his vision to further strengthen the party's grassroots efforts and prepare for the forthcoming electoral contests.
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