{
  "id": 18696370,
  "title": "Kow Essuman files expression of interest to contest NPP primary in Ablekuma West",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/kow-essuman-files-expression-of-interest-to-contest-npp-primary-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T11:03:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Starr FM",
    "slug": "starr-fm",
    "url": "https://starrfm.com.gh/kow-essuman-files-expression-of-interest-to-contest-npp-primary-in-ablekuma-west/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Kow Abaka Essuman, the former Legal Counsel to ex-President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has formally submitted an expression of interest to contest the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary primary in the Ablekuma West Constituency. According to MyJoyOnline Ghana, the announcement was made in a statement issued on Saturday, November 7, 2026, a date that coincides with Mr. Essuman's birthday.\n\nMyJoyOnline Ghana reports that the decision followed prayers, consultations with his family, and discussions within the party. Mr. Essuman indicated his commitment to following party directives, including the directive issued on October 11, 2026, and stated he is awaiting the official timetable and guidelines for the parliamentary process. Starr FM also confirmed the submission of his expression of interest on November 7, 2026.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Kow Abaka Essuman declares intention to contest Ablekuma West NPP parliamentary primary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/kow-abaka-essuman-declares-intention-to-contest-ablekuma-west-npp-18679195",
        "published": "2026-11-07T05:42:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}