{
  "id": 11467391,
  "title": "NDC grassroots stalwart passes on",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/ndc-grassroots-stalwart-passes-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T15:02:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ndc-grassroots-stalwart-passes-on/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alhaji Alhassan Kpema, a long-standing grassroots activist for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Sagnarigu Constituency, has passed away. Colleagues and party members are paying tribute to Kpema for his years of unwavering commitment to the NDC, particularly in his role as the longest-serving Branch Chairman at the Malshegu branch. Kpema was renowned for his humility, dedication, and significant contributions to strengthening the party's structures in the region. Under his leadership, the Malshegu branch expanded from a single ballot box to four, a growth largely credited to his efforts to broaden and solidify the party's grassroots presence. Beyond his official duties, Kpema was also known for his personal financial support to the branch, even during a period of prosperity for his own business. His leadership extended beyond political office, as he remained deeply connected to the ordinary party members, understanding their concerns at the grassroots level. Tributes have highlighted Kpema as not just a branch chairman, but a servant who sacrificed greatly to shape the political history of Malshegu and the Sagnarigu Constituency. His death has been mourned as a substantial loss to the grassroots community, especially by those who worked closely with him throughout his tenure. Kpema is survived by his family, who have been extended condolences and prayers for their strength during this challenging time.",
  "summary": "A veteran grassroots organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Sagnarigu Constituency, Alhaji Alhassan Kpema, has died. His death has triggered tributes from members of the party who remember him for his years of dedicated service to the NDC, particularly at the Malshegu branch where he served as the longest-serving Branch Chairman. Alhaji […]",
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  "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."
}