{
  "id": 12138152,
  "title": "John Boadu is ‘an exceptionally gifted political figure’ – Prof Mike Oquaye",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/john-boadu-is-an-exceptionally-gifted-political-figure-prof-mike-12138152",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T11:16:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
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    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/john-boadu-is-an-exceptionally-gifted-political-figure-prof-mike-oquaye/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Speaker of Parliament Professor Mike Oquaye has hailed newly elected New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman John Boadu as an \"exceptionally gifted political figure\" due to his extensive knowledge and experience within the party. In an interview on Joy FM Super Morning Show, Professor Oquaye highlighted Boadu's long-standing involvement with the NPP, noting that he rose through the ranks starting from the youth wing, then becoming an organiser and eventually the secretary-general of the party. Boadu's deep understanding of the party's history and its future direction impressed Professor Oquaye, who described him as \"very, very brilliant\" and a strong candidate for the role.\n\nProfessor Oquaye also praised Boadu's ability to navigate various aspects of the NPP during the party's return to power under former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He pointed out that Boadu served as both the secretary and the organiser during a critical period, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to the party. While acknowledging that the contest for the NPP presidency was highly competitive, Professor Oquaye noted that all the candidates were highly qualified and had shown their dedication to the party over many years. The former Speaker emphasized that the outcome of the election reflected the strength of the NPP's internal talent and leadership pool, describing the race as very close.",
  "summary": "Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has described newly elected New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman John Boadu as an “exceptionally gifted political figure”, citing his long experience and rise through the ranks of the party. Speaking in an interview on the Joy FM Super Morning Show, Professor Oquaye said Mr Boadu’s knowledge of the […]",
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        "published": "2026-10-05T04:19:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/npp-race-boakye-agyarko-congratulates-john-boadu-pledges-full-support",
        "published": "2026-10-05T08:45:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "NPP working towards a one-member-one-vote system – Mike Oquaye",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/npp-working-towards-a-one-member-one-vote-system-mike-oquaye",
        "published": "2026-10-05T12:57:51.000Z"
      }
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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."
}