{
  "id": 3531481,
  "title": "Ahiagbah vows to ‘paint Ghana blue’ if elected NPP First Vice Chairman",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/ahiagbah-vows-to-paint-ghana-blue-if-elected-npp-first-vice-chairman",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T14:59:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/ahiagbah-vows-to-paint-ghana-blue-if-elected-npp-first-vice-chairman/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Richard Ahiagbah, the Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has pledged to extend the party's reach nationwide if elected as National First Vice Chairman. Mr Ahiagbah submitted his nomination forms to the National Officers Elections Committee to compete for the position, joining 13 other candidates. He emphasized that his candidacy represents the interests of the party's rank-and-file members, and an NPP victory would signify a fresh start in the party's efforts to recover from its 2024 general election loss. Ahiagbah asserted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) leveraged a widespread presence during the 2024 campaign and believes the NPP must follow suit to regain support. His top priority would be to bolster the party's structures across Ghana and reconnect leadership with grassroots members. \"I will paint Ghana blue,\" he declared, expressing his commitment to making the NPP more visible and competitive in communities throughout the nation. He also urged delegates to choose a First Vice Chairman capable of effectively collaborating with the National Chairman to rebuild the party and reestablish its ties with its base. Frank Davies, a member of the National Officers Elections Committee, praised Ahiagbah's years of service to the NPP and encouraged all aspirants to conduct their campaigns peacefully, focusing on presenting ideas and solutions instead of resorting to personal attacks or insults. The NPP is set to elect its national officers from September 18 to 20, 2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to restructure the party and prepare it for upcoming elections.",
  "summary": "Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has pledged to expand the party’s presence across the country if elected National First Vice Chairman. Mr Ahiagbah made the commitment after submitting his nomination forms to the National Officers Elections Committee to contest the position. He is among 13 aspirants who have so […]",
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  },
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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."
}