{
  "id": 1434470,
  "title": "Wontumi Out, COKA In: How NPP’s new Ashanti chairman differs from his predecessor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/wontumi-out-coka-in-how-npps-new-ashanti-chairman-differs-from-his",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/wontumi-out-coka-in-how-npps-new-ashanti-chairman-differs-from-his-predecessor/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has undergone a leadership change in its Ashanti Regional structure, replacing Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Wontumi, with Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, known as COKA. This shift signifies a departure from Wontumi's more outspoken and personality-driven style to COKA's approach of quieter mobilisation and emphasis on work. COKA's victory was secured with a substantial majority of 663 votes over Wontumi, who received 269 votes. COKA's rise to power is rooted in his grassroots experience, serving in various roles within the NPP and being known for his dedication to the party's welfare. With a background in business administration, peace management, and extensive private sector experience, COKA's move to regional leadership highlights a shift towards a more structured and result-oriented political style in the Ashanti region.",
  "summary": "For the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the change at the top of its Ashanti Regional structure is more than a routine leadership transition. It marks the end of the era of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, and the beginning of a new chapter under Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, better known as COKA. When […]",
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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."
}