{
  "id": 1496155,
  "title": "I won’t be seeking re-election – Ag. NPP Chairman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/i-wont-be-seeking-re-election-ag-npp-chairman",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T13:59:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/i-wont-be-seeking-re-election-ag-npp-chairman/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Acting National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Danquah Smith Butey, has stated that he will not seek re-election as chairmanship candidate in the upcoming national executive elections. Butey emphasized his commitment to remaining out of the race for the chairmanship position at the October 3 elections. While he reiterated his decision not to contest, Butey clarified that this does not imply a withdrawal from supporting the NPP or its efforts to secure power in 2028. He affirmed that his decision is unrelated to his support for the party's success, stating, \"I can sit back and still support the party. I don’t need to be in the limelight or in an executive position to execute or work to ensure our victory.\" Butey's focus remains on the NPP's broader campaign to regain power in the 2028 general elections, and he expressed confidence in the party's presidential candidate, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. He expressed his belief that God will use Bawumia to lead the NPP to victory and lead to a prosperous future for the country.",
  "summary": "Acting National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Danquah Smith Butey, has reiterated that he will not contest the party’s national chairmanship position in the upcoming national executive elections. Mr Butey said he has already made his position clear and remains committed to staying out of the race for the chairmanship position at the […]",
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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."
}