{
  "id": 19544184,
  "title": "Kojo Brace officially declares intention to contest NPP parliamentary primaries in Ahanta West",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/kojo-brace-officially-declares-intention-to-contest-npp-parliamentary",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T19:45:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/kojo-brace-officially-declares-intention-to-contest-npp-parliamentary-primaries-in-ahanta-west/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former JoyNews presenter Samuel Kojo Brace has announced his intention to challenge the incumbent in the NPP parliamentary primary for the Ahanta West constituency in the Western Region. Brace formally submitted his interest to the party’s National Elections Directorate on November 6, 2026. In a video posted on his official Facebook page, The Ahanta Pele, the journalist expressed gratitude to supporters for their encouragement and guidance. Brace's decision to contest the primary was based on consultations with constituents and NPP members in the constituency, leading him to believe he has the capability to improve the constituency's standing. He hopes to collaborate with the party’s executives and members to boost the NPP's appeal in Ahanta West. With confidence in his ability to secure the party's nomination and win back the parliamentary seat, Brace cited his hometown roots as a reason for his candidacy. He assured constituents that he understands their challenges and is committed to providing solutions. The NPP opened its primary window from November 1 to 10, 2026, and is set to hold parliamentary primaries before the 2028 general elections. Brace's announcement marks the beginning of his campaign to earn the party's ticket in Ahanta West.",
  "summary": "Former JoyNews presenter Samuel Kojo Brace has declared his intention to contest the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary in the Ahanta West constituency of the Western Region. Brace announced that he had formally submitted his expression of interest to the party's National Elections Directorate on Friday, November 6, 2026. In a video shared on his official Facebook campaign page, The…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/npp-primaries-kufuors-son-declares-intention-to-contest-atwima",
        "published": "2026-11-10T10:01:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Akosua Manu to contest NPP parliamentary primary in Adentan again",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/akosua-manu-to-contest-npp-parliamentary-primary-in-adentan-again",
        "published": "2026-11-10T14:27:53.000Z"
      }
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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."
}