{
  "id": 15018399,
  "title": "NPP holds National Islamic Thanksgiving Service in Kintampo; Bawumia calls for unity ahead of 2028",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/npp-holds-national-islamic-thanksgiving-service-in-kintampo-bawumia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T18:48:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/npp-holds-national-islamic-thanksgiving-service-in-kintampo-bawumia-calls-for-unity-ahead-of-2028/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New Patriotic Party (NPP) organized its Islamic National Thanksgiving Prayer Service at the Kintampo Central Mosque in Bono East Region on Friday. The ceremony brought together party loyalists, Muslim clergy, and national executives to express gratitude and look forward to the 2028 general elections.\n\nDuring the event, party presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia led the congregation in prayers, thanking God for the party's peaceful election of eleven national executives. Bawumia shared his decision to concede defeat in the 2024 presidential election before official declaration, citing a belief that it was not his time yet, and a promise to God to thank Him for the outcome.\n\nFormer Vice President Bawumia highlighted the orderly execution of the party's recent executive elections in Kumasi, attributing the success to divine favor. New National Chairman John Boadu urged Muslim and Zongo communities to support Bawumia, emphasizing his suitability to lead Ghana based on his religious and regional background. Boadu's endorsement highlighted the party's aim to strengthen support among Zongo and Muslim-majority communities ahead of the 2028 polls.\n\nThe service attracted a large crowd of party supporters, chanting and singing in support of Bawumia, generating an atmosphere of optimism and expectation. Muslim clergy contributed spiritually to the occasion, offering prayers for the party's future and national prosperity. Prominent attendees included Bawumia, newly elected National Chairman John Boadu, and all eleven newly elected national executives.",
  "summary": "The New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Friday held its Islamic National Thanksgiving Prayer Service at the Kintampo Central Mosque in the Bono East Region, bringing together party faithful, Muslim clergy, and national executives in a solemn ceremony of gratitude and reflection.",
  "key_points": [
    "NPP held National Islamic Thanksgiving Service at Kintampo Central Mosque.",
    "Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia called for unity ahead of 2028 elections.",
    "Former VP Bawumia thanked God for peaceful election of national executives."
  ],
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      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/nsa-extends-2026-2027-national-service-registration-deadline-to-23",
        "published": "2026-10-16T16:19:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "NPP holds Islamic thanksgiving service in Kintampo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/npp-holds-islamic-thanksgiving-service-in-kintampo",
        "published": "2026-10-16T20:39:43.000Z"
      }
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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."
}