{
  "id": 1306219,
  "title": "Western North: Confusion erupts over NPP chairmanship election results",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/western-north-confusion-erupts-over-npp-chairmanship-election-results",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T16:09:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/western-north-confusion-erupts-over-npp-chairmanship-election-results/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Disagreement has erupted at the Western North regional elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following the release of provisional results, which reportedly named Pious Vincent Abekah as the victor in the regional chairmanship race. The announcement caused chaos at the collation centre, leading to the ballot box for the chairmanship election being handed over to the police. The box has since been moved to Dwenase Market for safekeeping and a potential recount. This situation unfolded after provisional figures showed Pious Vincent Abekah emerged victorious in the closely contested election. Police officers now have custody of the ballot box, as authorities work to resolve the dispute and determine the final result of the chairmanship election. The Western North NPP regional elections took place in Sefwi Wiawso-Dwenase, where delegates gathered to vote for new regional leaders.",
  "summary": "Confusion has erupted at the Western North Regional elections of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after provisional results reportedly tipped Pious Vincent Abekah as the winner of the regional chairmanship race. The development triggered disagreement at the collation centre, resulting in the chairmanship ballot box being taken into police custody. The ballot box has reportedly […]",
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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."
}