{
  "id": 12437586,
  "title": "Kojo Bamba was not convicted of an offence that could disqualify him from NPP elections – Brako-Powers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/kojo-bamba-was-not-convicted-of-an-offence-that-could-disqualify-him",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T18:13:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/kojo-bamba-was-not-convicted-of-an-offence-that-could-disqualify-him-from-npp-elections-brako-powers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Legal commentator Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has stated that Kojo Bamba's previous conviction should not prevent him from participating in the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) internal elections. The controversy stems from critics claiming Bamba's conviction disqualifies him from holding an executive position in the party. Brako-Powers argues that the focus should be on the specific offence for which Bamba was convicted, rather than the nature of his conviction. He asserts that his conviction did not involve fraud, dishonesty, moral turpitude, high treason, or any offence related to state security. Brako-Powers cautions against labeling Bamba as an \"ex-convict,\" emphasizing that a conviction does not automatically equate to disqualification. He also notes that eligibility for an internal party position differs from eligibility for public office under the 1992 Constitution. According to Article 94(2)(c) of the Constitution, only certain specific circumstances can disqualify a person from election as an MP, which should not be automatically extended to internal NPP elections. The NPP's own constitution must be examined to determine if Bamba's conviction constitutes one of the disqualifying offences outlined in its rules. Brako-Powers maintains that based on the facts of Bamba's conviction, there is no legal basis for claiming the conviction disqualifies him from holding an NPP executive position. He suggests resolving the controversy by examining the precise wording of the NPP Constitution and the actual nature of Bamba's conviction.",
  "summary": "Mr Brako-Powers said the legal question was not simply whether Mr Bamba had been convicted, but what offence he was convicted of and whether that offence falls within the category of offences that could trigger disqualification.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "“One’s ability to speak not measure of intelligence” – Ex-NPP acting Chairman defends Kojo Bamba",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/ones-ability-to-speak-not-measure-of-intelligence-ex-npp-acting",
        "published": "2026-10-06T13:15:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}