{
  "id": 1465745,
  "title": "NPP Elects New Regional Bosses – Bawumia Calls For Unity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/npp-elects-new-regional-bosses-bawumia-calls-for-unity",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T10:27:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/npp-elects-new-regional-bosses-bawumia-calls-for-unity/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has elected new regional executives across Ghana in the recent polls held on August 15, 2026. The elections, described as peaceful, were part of the party's preparations for the 2028 general election. The new leaders include Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye as the new Regional Chairman of Greater Accra, and Odeneho Kwaku Appiah as the Regional Chairman of Ashanti. Dr. Okoe-Boye pledged to rebuild the party's fortunes in Greater Accra, while Mr. Appiah called for unity among party members in Ashanti. In the Northern Region, the incumbent Regional Chairman, Mohammed Baantima Adam, retained his position, while Eric Kombat reported that Alhaji Iddrisu Sulemana and Nurudeen Fuseini were also re-elected in the North East. In the Volta Region, Makafui Kofi Woanyah retained the Regional Chairmanship, narrowly defeating his long-standing challenger by just 21 votes. The successful candidates are expected to focus on rebuilding the NPP's grassroots structures and regaining public support ahead of the 2028 general election.",
  "summary": "TOP: Mohammed Baantima Adam, Bernard Okoe-Boye and Odeneho Kwaku Appiah. DOWN: Kwame Baffoe aka Abronye DC, Ignatius Kwasi Afrifa and Makafui Kofi Woanyah. The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) Read More... The post NPP Elects New Regional Bosses – Bawumia Calls For Unity appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
  "key_points": [
    "NPP elects new regional bosses on August 15, 2026",
    "Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye elected as Greater Accra Chairman",
    "Odeneho Kwaku Appiah elected as Ashanti Chairman"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "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."
}