{
  "id": 12168270,
  "title": "Mike Oquaye backs Kojo Bamba’s call for stronger measures to protect NPP ballots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/mike-oquaye-backs-kojo-bambas-call-for-stronger-measures-to-protect",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T14:38:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/mike-oquaye-backs-kojo-bambas-call-for-stronger-measures-to-protect-npp-ballots/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Speaker of Parliament Professor Mike Oquaye has expressed support for Kojo Fosu Boadu, the New Patriotic Party's First Vice Chairman, in his push for enhanced measures to safeguard the party's ballots. Professor Oquaye argued that the NPP's current reliance on the police for election security has raised concerns, citing past incidents such as ballot box seizures and disruptions that led to re-vote procedures in certain areas. He criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for allegedly exacerbating these issues through intimidation and interference.\n\nProfessor Oquaye dismissed the notion of setting up a separate system to secure ballot boxes, but warned that if the police were unable to protect the NPP, the party might consider other measures. He emphasized that the NPP's concerns were not about inciting violence, but about the perceived inability of state institutions to adequately protect them. He urged the NDC to cease what he termed as political intimidation, and called on religious leaders, civil society organizations, and other influential groups to intervene before tensions escalated. Professor Oquaye also criticized the arrest of Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, describing the situation as worrisome and potentially leading to further political instability if not addressed.",
  "summary": "Former Speaker of Parliament Professor Mike Oquaye has backed New Patriotic Party (NPP) First Vice Chairman Kojo Fosu Boadu, popularly known as Kojo Bamba, in calling for stronger measures to protect the party’s ballots. Professor Oquaye said Mr Bamba’s campaign message was “right”, arguing that the NPP’s reliance on the police to safeguard its electoral […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Former Speaker Mike Oquaye backs Kojo Bamba's call for stronger ballot protection measures.",
    "NPP's reliance on police for election security raises concerns over past incidents.",
    "Oquaye warns NDC against intimidation and calls for intervention from influential groups."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}