{
  "id": 19614542,
  "title": "NPP primaries: Roni Nicol, Kojo Brace declare; Abu Jinapor unopposed in Damongo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/npp-primaries-roni-nicol-kojo-brace-declare-abu-jinapor-unopposed-in",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-12T06:46:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/politics/npp-primaries-roni-nicol-kojo-brace-abu-jinapor-damongo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two NPP primary candidates have emerged in Ablekuma West, while Samuel Abu Jinapor secures his unopposed candidacy in Damongo. The NPP's expression-of-interest period for the 2028 elections extended from November 1 to November 10, with a GH¢5,000 filing fee. Roni Nicol, a veteran NPP member, declared for the Ablekuma West ticket, citing over two decades of service to the party and his deep connection to the constituency. He vowed to provide youth employment opportunities, support local businesses, foster unity, and demand accountable leadership. Samuel Kojo Brace, a former JoyNews presenter, also entered the race after consultations with constituents and NPP members, confident in his ability to restore the constituency to the NPP. Brace pledged to deliver development, humility, dedication, and progress. Meanwhile, Samuel Abu Jinapor, holding the seat for the NDC in Damongo, announced his third consecutive candidacy for the NPP position, committing to diligent service, humility, dedication, and progress for the constituency.",
  "summary": "Nicol makes a third Ablekuma West bid as Brace joins Ahanta West and Jinapor stands alone.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "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-19550074",
        "published": "2026-11-11T20:30:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Ablekuma West: Roni Nicol declares third bid for NPP parliamentary candidacy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/ablekuma-west-roni-nicol-declares-third-bid-for-npp-parliamentary",
        "published": "2026-11-11T23:40:17.000Z"
      },
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/west-asia-conflict-puts-malaysias-fiscal-resilience-under",
        "published": "2026-11-12T01:03:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}