{
  "id": 1085957,
  "title": "COKA elected NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/coka-elected-npp-ashanti-regional-chairman",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-15T17:32:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/coka-elected-npp-ashanti-regional-chairman/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, known as COKA, has been elected as the new Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). In a close election, COKA received 663 votes, surpassing his only opponent, former Bantama Member of Parliament Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu, who garnered 269 votes. The election results were announced following voting and the tallying of ballots at the Ashanti Regional NPP executive elections. COKA, who previously served as the chairman of the Afigya Sekyere South Constituency, will now lead the party's regional administration as the NPP aims to bolster its grassroots structures and reorganize in preparation for the 2028 general elections. This victory concludes a fiercely contested two-way race between COKA and Dr Kokofu. The Ashanti Region, a key stronghold for the NPP, is anticipated to play a crucial part in the party's endeavors to rebuild following its loss in the 2024 general elections.",
  "summary": "Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as COKA, has been elected the new Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). COKA secured 663 votes to beat his sole contender, former Bantama Member of Parliament, Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu, who obtained 269 votes. The results were announced after voting and the collation of ballots at […]",
  "key_points": [
    "COKA elected Ashanti Regional Chairman of NPP",
    "Received 663 votes, defeating Dr Kokofu with 269",
    "Leads NPP in rebuilding efforts for 2028 elections"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}