{
  "id": 3265407,
  "title": "NDC Upper West Chairman Bunas declares bid for re-election",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/ndc-upper-west-chairman-bunas-declares-bid-for-re-election",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T12:51:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ndc-upper-west-chairman-bunas-declares-bid-for-re-election/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abdul Rahman Saani, more widely known as Chairman Bunas, the Upper West Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), announced his intention to run for re-election. This announcement came at the opening of the Regional Youth Wing retreat, which aimed to revitalize and energize the youth following the NDC's return to power. During his speech, Chairman Bunas highlighted the sacrifices made by the youth during the NDC's opposition days, stating that these efforts had paid off. He emphasized that the youth had traveled across communities to campaign for President John Dramani Mahama and to disseminate the NDC's message to the people of Ghana, which helped the party secure victory. However, he urged the youth to maintain patience and unity, urging them to support one another, assuring them that their turn would come. Regarding his re-election bid, Chairman Bunas indicated that while democracy allows anyone to contest, he would support colleagues he had worked with during the opposition period if they sought retention of their positions. He pledged that he would not discourage anyone from not contesting, stressing that democracy grants individuals the right to participate or not. He also criticized the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing them of creating non-existent issues to divert attention from the NDC government and the public. Chairman Bunas warned that communication would be crucial in the upcoming years, as he believed the NPP was aware that the NDC would remain in power. He elaborated that restoring Ghana's economy, which faced significant challenges during the NPP's eight-year rule, would necessitate time, careful planning, and collective effort. He further claimed that the NPP was anxious about the possibility of the NDC remaining in power if President Mahama received ample time to execute his plans. Chairman Bunas expressed confidence that the NDC could retain power for more than 12 years if its members remained united, urging them to join hands with him in this endeavor as he welcomed cheers from the youth.",
  "summary": "Upper West Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abdul Rahman Saani, popularly known as Chairman Bunas, has declared his intention to seek re-election.",
  "key_points": [
    "Abdul Rahman Saani, Upper West NDC Chairman, seeks re-election.",
    "Youth retreat aims to energize youth post-NDC power return.",
    "Chairman Bunas pledges unity, criticizes NPP's distractions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}