{
  "id": 11881006,
  "title": "Ali Suraj elected NPP NASARA Coordinator",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/ali-suraj-elected-npp-nasara-coordinator",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T08:04:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ali-suraj-elected-npp-nasara-coordinator/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ali Suraj, a prominent figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has been selected as the party's National NASARA Coordinator. Suraj emerged victorious with a total of 372 votes, surpassing Salim Bamba, who garnered 311 votes, and Awal Mohamed, who received 106 votes. The NASARA Coordinator role involves organizing and coordinating the party's support among minority groups within the NPP. In the recent National Delegates Conference held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on October 3, Suraj's election was part of the party's initiative to reinforce its internal structure and enhance its outreach to Muslim communities and other minority groups ahead of the 2028 general elections. John Boadu claimed the position of National Chairman, securing the highest number of votes with 2,888, while former National Chairman Paul Afoko received 790 votes and Sammy Crabbe obtained 41 votes. The conference saw the election of various national officers, including Justin Kodua Frimpong as General Secretary, Daniel Titus Glover as National Organiser, Alfred Kwajo Thompson as National Treasurer, and three National Vice Chairpersons. Kojo Fosu, Henry Nana Boakye, and Nana Akomea were elected as First, Second, and Third Vice Chairpersons, respectively. The delegates' conference gathered 7,163 delegates from across the country for the election.",
  "summary": "Ali Suraj has been elected the National NASARA Coordinator of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).",
  "key_points": [
    "Ali Suraj elected as NPP NASARA Coordinator with 372 votes",
    "Suraj defeated Salim Bamba and Awal Mohamed in election",
    "NASARA role focuses on minority groups outreach"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "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."
}