{
  "id": 1686218,
  "title": "‘Home has spoken’ – Justin Kodua Frimpong says as Ashanti delegates back re-election bid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/home-has-spoken-justin-kodua-frimpong-says-as-ashanti-delegates-back-1686218",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T09:40:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/home-has-spoken-justin-kodua-frimpong-says-as-ashanti-delegates-back-re-election-bid/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Justin Kodua Frimpong, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary and re-election candidate, expressed profound gratitude for the backing and trust bestowed upon him by delegates from 12 constituencies within the Ashanti Region. Mr. Frimpong conveyed that his interactions with these delegates had solidified his conviction that the grassroots of the party remained steadfast in their support for the reforms, organizational structures, and leadership strategies he has advocated during his tenure as General Secretary. He characterized the region's endorsement as a resounding endorsement, albeit emphasizing that it carries with it the responsibility to persistently serve the party. \"Home is home, but home does not owe me its support. Its trust must be earned through service and results,\" Frimpong stated firmly, assuring delegates that he would not take their confidence lightly. He further outlined how this support would bolster his determination to contribute to the revitalization of the NPP and its positioning for success in the anticipated 2028 general elections. \"Together, we will strengthen our Party, rebuild with purpose, and march towards victory in 2028 and beyond,\" he declared. Additionally, Derrick Mensah Bonsu, the Oti Region's 2nd Vice Chairman-elect, urged for unity, while NPP officials from the Oti region urged the completion of government projects that have been delayed.",
  "summary": "New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary and re-election candidate, Justin Kodua Frimpong, says he is deeply humbled by the support and confidence expressed by delegates from 12 constituencies in the Ashanti Region. Mr Kodua said his engagements with the delegates had reinforced his belief that the party’s grassroots remained confident in the reforms, structures and […]",
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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."
}