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NPP election: I expected to be first or second, not third Vice Chair – Nana Akomea

Newly elected NPP Third Vice Chairperson Nana Akomea has described Kojo Bamba’s campaign message as “clever” after the latter defied expectations in the party’s national executive election. Nana Akomea finished third in the race, an outcome he says surprised him after he had expected to place first or second. “I was expected to be first […]

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Nana Akomea, the newly elected NPP Third Vice Chairperson, expressed surprise at finishing third in the party's national executive election. He had anticipated placing first or second in the race. "I was expected to be first or second, not third," Nana Akomea admitted. While acknowledging the disappointment, he noted that the contest was extremely close, with only small margins separating the leading candidates.

The top four candidates all had vote counts in the range of 2900 to 3000. Nana Akomea credited Kojo Bamba's campaign strategy for his unexpected performance. Bamba, whom polls underestimated, delivered a message that differed from his competitors, according to Nana Akomea. "Bamba's message was clever, very clever. His message was different," he said.

Most of the leading candidates emphasized their long service to the party and experience as key campaign messages. Bamba, however, focused on protecting delegates and the integrity of the election. "Bamba's message was that these people—they've served the party for a long time. I don't intend to compete with them; what I want to give you is your security.

Security," Nana Akomea explained. This approach allowed Bamba to present himself differently from the other candidates.

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