{
  "id": 15390598,
  "title": "All 46 NDC aspirants pass vetting ahead of Bono East regional elections",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/all-46-ndc-aspirants-pass-vetting-ahead-of-bono-east-regional",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T09:51:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/all-46-ndc-aspirants-pass-vetting-ahead-of-bono-east-regional-elections/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Bono East region has successfully completed the vetting process for all 46 aspirants vying for various leadership positions in the upcoming regional elections. The vetting, which took place on Wednesday, was overseen by the Vetting Committee chaired by Nuru Hamidan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of STC. No aspirants were disqualified during the process, as all candidates were deemed qualified to contest.\n\nSpeaking to Joy News, Hamidan emphasized that the vetting process was smooth and transparent, with no challenges encountered. He expressed hope that the aspirants would adhere to the party's electoral guidelines to ensure a peaceful election in November.\n\nAmong the aspirants is the incumbent Regional Treasurer, Gapson Raphael Kofi, who is seeking the position of Regional Secretary. Kofi expressed confidence in his candidacy, highlighting his integrity and truthfulness as key factors in his favor. He believes his track record will be beneficial in securing the position.\n\nOutgoing Regional Secretary Adaebsa Isaac, who is currently the CEO of the GRATIS Foundation, chose not to run for re-election. He praised the party's decision to exempt current government officials from contesting, stating that it would create opportunities for new leaders and allow non-governmental party members to focus more on party activities.\n\nIsaac emphasized the need to groom new leaders and pave the way for individuals not in government, who have the time to dedicate to the party's work. He also called for clean campaigns, urging delegates to refrain from personal attacks and insults during the electoral process.",
  "summary": "All 46 aspirants seeking various leadership positions in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Bono East Regional executive elections have successfully passed vetting, clearing the way for the party’s regional polls scheduled for November this year. The aspirants, who had earlier submitted their nominations online, completed the in-person filing and vetting process on Wednesday. The exercise […]",
  "key_points": [
    "All 46 NDC aspirants successfully vetted for Bono East elections",
    "Vetting process conducted smoothly with no disqualifications",
    "Incumbent treasurer Gapson Kofi seeks Regional Secretary position"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "NDC clears 36 aspirants for Western North regional executive elections",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/ndc-clears-36-aspirants-for-western-north-regional-executive-elections",
        "published": "2026-10-18T11:38:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}