{
  "id": 12217840,
  "title": "NPP will negotiate with popular non-politicians to secure winnable candidates – Miracles Aboagye",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/npp-will-negotiate-with-popular-non-politicians-to-secure-winnable",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T19:14:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/npp-will-negotiate-with-popular-non-politicians-to-secure-winnable-candidates-miracles-aboagye/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) plans to collaborate with popular individuals who are not engaged in politics as part of their efforts to identify potential parliamentary candidates for the 2028 general elections, according to NPP Director of Communications Dennis Miracles Aboagye. The party is evaluating constituencies to pinpoint individuals with the strongest likelihood of securing parliamentary seats. Aboagye mentioned that some well-known community figures might not have considered entering politics but could be persuaded to run if the party finds they have the necessary support to win. The NPP has been actively discussing this strategy before now, aiming to ensure every constituency identifies a suitable candidate who has the best chance of winning. This approach may also involve engaging with former NPP parliamentary candidates who narrowly lost the 2024 elections, especially considering any internal disagreements that might have impacted the party's performance. Aboagye emphasized that the party would tailor its strategy to the dynamics of each constituency, rather than employing a one-size-fits-all approach to candidate selection. In some cases, the party might encourage popular individuals, even those without political backgrounds, to contest if they are deemed capable of winning their respective seats. This election strategy aligns with the vision outlined by NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who has indicated that the party has initiated the search for potential parliamentary candidates ahead of the 2028 elections.",
  "summary": "The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it will engage popular individuals who are not active in politics as part of efforts to identify potential parliamentary candidates ahead of the 2028 general elections.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "NPP won’t force candidates to step down – Miracles Aboagye",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/npp-wont-force-candidates-to-step-down-miracles-aboagye",
        "published": "2026-10-05T19:28:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}