{
  "id": 14717705,
  "title": "Benjamin Danso pledges grassroots empowerment in NDC regional chairmanship bid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/benjamin-danso-pledges-grassroots-empowerment-in-ndc-regional",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T14:25:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/benjamin-danso-pledges-grassroots-empowerment-in-ndc-regional-chairmanship-bid/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Krowor Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Benjamin Danso, has announced his plans to focus on empowering grassroots members and fortifying the party's structures in the Greater Accra Region during his pursuit of the Regional Chairman position. Danso asserts that his objective is to construct a more robust and adaptable party, one that can adeptly tackle political hurdles while seizing arising prospects. Leveraging his experience as a constituency chairman, he has underscored the significance of leadership that maintains a close bond with the concerns of party members and acknowledges the invaluable role played by grassroots activists in the NDC's electoral triumphs. Additionally, Danso has pledged to launch an issue-driven campaign centered on integrity, unwavering service, and the aspirations of members throughout the region. He contends that fortifying the party's foundation necessitates a leadership style that actively listens to its members and places their requirements at the core of decision-making processes.",
  "summary": "Benjamin Danso, a former Krowor Constituency Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to prioritise grassroots empowerment and strengthen the party’s structures across the Greater Accra Region as he seeks to become the next Regional Chairman.",
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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."
}