{
  "id": 3961806,
  "title": "Abanga promises massive youth votes for Bawumia in 2028 if elected NPP Youth Organiser",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/abanga-promises-massive-youth-votes-for-bawumia-in-2028-if-elected",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T12:16:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/abanga-promises-massive-youth-votes-for-bawumia-in-2028-if-elected-npp-youth-organiser/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abanga Yakubu, a National Youth Organiser candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has pledged to mobilize four million youth votes for former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2028 election if elected to lead the party's youth division. The candidate made this announcement after filing his nomination at the NPP headquarters in Accra, accompanied by 12 regional and several constituency youth leaders, demonstrating their backing for his candidacy. After submitting his nomination forms, Abanga addressed the NPP Elections Committee, emphasizing his commitment to an issue-based campaign and praising the ongoing reorganization efforts of the party. He highlighted the importance of the \"Agenda 4 Million Votes Youth for Dr. Bawumia\" initiative, which aims to secure four million youth votes for the former vice president in the 2028 presidential race. Additionally, Abanga introduced the \"70 Seats Recapture Project,\" focused on regaining parliamentary seats lost in previous elections. These initiatives are part of a broader strategy to rejuvenate the party's youth structures and secure victory in 2028. Abanga also emphasized the need to resource and revitalize the Tertiary Students Confederacy of the NPP (TESCON), recognizing its vital role in engaging young and first-time voters. His vision for the youth wing extends beyond financial support, encompassing training, capacity building, and enhanced coordination among regional and constituency youth leaders. Abanga's nomination comes amid the NPP's reorganization following its 2024 election loss, as the party seeks to fortify its structures and widen its base in preparation for the 2028 general election.",
  "summary": "New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Youth Organiser aspirant Abanga Yakubu has pledged to mobilise four million youth votes for former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia in the 2028 general election if elected to lead the party’s youth wing. Mr Abanga made the pledge on Thursday after filing his nomination at the NPP’s headquarters at Asylum […]",
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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."
}