{
  "id": 14963849,
  "title": "Volta NDC elections: John Paul, 35 others file nominations to contest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/volta-ndc-elections-john-paul-35-others-file-nominations-to-contest",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T13:34:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/volta-ndc-elections-john-paul-35-others-file-nominations-to-contest"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Entrepreneur and politician John Paul Semavor has submitted nominations to vie for the Deputy Secretary position in the upcoming NDC regional elections in the Volta region. Following the deadline for nominations on October 15, a total of 36 individuals, comprising 29 males and 7 females, have submitted their applications. Speaking to 3News after his filing, Semavor emphasized his suitability for the role, stating that his entrepreneurial experience and business acumen make him an ideal candidate. He explained that his responsibilities would include acting as a bridge between the party at the regional level and the grassroots, actively listening to their concerns and addressing them effectively. Semavor is among 35 other candidates who are competing for the Deputy Secretary position, set to be decided during a vetting process on Saturday.",
  "summary": "Entrepreneur and politician, John Paul Semavor has filed nominations to contest for the position of Deputy Secretary in the upcoming NDC regional elections in the Volta region.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "NDC to open nominations for 2026 national executive elections on October 20",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ndc-to-open-nominations-for-2026-national-executive-elections-on",
        "published": "2026-10-16T12:53:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "NDC sets October 20–21 for 2026 national executive nominations ahead of 2028 elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ndc-sets-october-20-21-for-2026-national-executive-nominations-ahead",
        "published": "2026-10-16T13:17:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "NDC to vet 54 aspirants for Western Regional executive positions October 17",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ndc-to-vet-54-aspirants-for-western-regional-executive-positions",
        "published": "2026-10-16T15:27:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}