{
  "id": 14700399,
  "title": "NDC Ahafo chairman hopeful warns against campaign of insults",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/ndc-ahafo-chairman-hopeful-warns-against-campaign-of-insults",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T13:16:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ndc-ahafo-chairman-hopeful-warns-against-campaign-of-insults/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Joseph Baradoe, the First Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ahafo Region, has cautioned party members aspiring for regional executive positions against using insults and making unsubstantiated allegations during their campaigns. Baradoe, who is also contesting for the post of Regional Chairman, warned that such behavior could exacerbate divisions within the party and negatively impact their performance in the 2028 general elections. He made these remarks during a media briefing at the party's regional office in Mim, following his nomination submission. Baradoe urged candidates and their supporters to concentrate on pertinent issues and refrain from personal attacks as the NDC gears up for its internal elections. He emphasized that preserving unity at all levels would be vital for the NDC's quest to secure a victory in the upcoming general elections. When asked why he should be chosen as the Regional Chairman, Baradoe highlighted his negotiation skills, which he believes would enhance the welfare of party members across the region. Meanwhile, the Ahafo Regional Deputy Youth Organiser, Razak Ahmed, is vying for the position of the substantive Regional Youth Organiser. His campaign emphasizes job creation and increasing youth engagement within the party as key priorities. Ahmed, in an interview with Adom News after submitting his nomination, stated his intention to focus on generating employment opportunities for young individuals and making the NDC more appealing to them. He expressed optimism that, if elected, he could substantially broaden the party's youth following in the region, with a goal of making eight out of every ten individuals identified through the party's youth mobilisation efforts become NDC members.",
  "summary": "The First Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ahafo Region, Joseph Baradoe, has cautioned party members seeking regional executive positions against using insults and unsubstantiated allegations in their campaigns. Mr Baradoe, who is seeking to become the party’s Regional Chairman, said such conduct could deepen divisions within the NDC and undermine […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Joseph Baradoe warns against insults in NDC campaigns",
    "Baradoe contesting for Regional Chairman position",
    "Unity vital for NDC victory in 2028 elections"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}