{
  "id": 3562172,
  "title": "I cannot allow my present situation be a burden for NPP- Chairman Wontumi withdraws from race",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/i-cannot-allow-my-present-situation-be-a-burden-for-npp-chairman",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T18:15:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/i-cannot-allow-my-present-situation-be-a-burden-for-npp-chairman-wontumi-withdraws-from-race/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Patriotic Party (NPP) Chairman Wontumi, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, has announced his withdrawal from the party's National Chairmanship race. The decision was made after much prayer, reflection, and consultation with family, legal, and party advisors. Wontumi, currently serving a 20-year jail term, cited his love for the party and his concern that his personal situation would be a burden for the NPP. He stated that the party, already dealing with the aftermath of electoral defeat and the task of rebuilding, should not bear his weight. Wontumi expressed sympathy for his supporters, acknowledging the difficulty of his decision for those who had sacrificed for his campaign.",
  "summary": "The former Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has withdrawn from the party’s National Chairmanship race. In a statement issued yesterday, Chairman Wontumi who is currently serving a 20-year jail term said his decision was driven by his love for the party and his … The post I cannot allow my present situation be…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Wontumi withdraws from NPP National Chairmanship race",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/wontumi-withdraws-from-npp-national-chairmanship-race",
        "published": "2026-08-26T11:08:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Wontumi’s withdrawal won’t make significant difference to NPP chairmanship race – Asah-Asante",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/wontumis-withdrawal-wont-make-significant-difference-to-npp",
        "published": "2026-08-26T12:47:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Wontumi’s withdrawal will have little impact on NPP chairmanship race – Asah-Asante",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/wontumis-withdrawal-will-have-little-impact-on-npp-chairmanship-race",
        "published": "2026-08-26T13:01:19.000Z"
      }
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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."
}