{
  "id": 16923795,
  "title": "NPP will prioritise education over material incentives in Zongo communities – Nasara Coordinator",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/npp-will-prioritise-education-over-material-incentives-in-zongo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T16:09:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/npp-will-prioritise-education-over-material-incentives-in-zongo-communities-nasara-coordinator/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to prioritize education and development over material incentives in Zongo communities, according to Nasara Coordinator of the NPP, Alhaji Ali Suraj. Suraj asserts that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has historically neglected Zongo communities, using material incentives to influence residents for political gains. The NPP aims to provide opportunities for young people, prioritize education, and foster development in Zongo communities to change perceptions associated with the area.\n\nDuring a thanksgiving service following his election, Suraj highlighted the NPP's shift towards education, citing the Zongo Development Fund and scholarship opportunities as interventions that have aided young people in pursuing higher education. Addressing his supporters, Suraj emphasized that political parties should be judged based on their contributions to long-term Zongo community development rather than short-term election campaign inducements. He stated that the NPP is a party that genuinely cares for the Zongo community and its future generations.\n\nSuraj reflected on his election, praising Allah for a peaceful and successful internal election. He saw the turnout as a sign of support for his leadership and an opportunity to unite party members across Zongo communities. He confidently expressed that his election would strengthen the NPP's presence in the communities, noting that Nasara representatives in constituencies would help mobilize party members towards the upcoming general elections. Suraj attributed his victory to divine favor and pledged to continue working towards the NPP's success in the next general elections.",
  "summary": "Nasara Coordinator of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alhaji Ali Suraj, says the party will prioritise education and development in Zongo communities rather than encourage violence for political gains. He insists the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has left the Zongo communities with a history of political neglect and uses material incentives to influence residents for […]",
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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."
}