{
  "id": 6301647,
  "title": "Wontumi campaign team endorses John Boadu for NPP chairmanship",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/wontumi-campaign-team-endorses-john-boadu-for-npp-chairmanship",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T17:24:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/politics/wontumi-campaign-team/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The campaign team of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Chairman Wontumi, has thrown its support behind John Boadu in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairmanship race, according to a statement released on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The endorsement was delivered by Denise Okyere Danso, the administrator of the Wontumi Campaign Team, during a press conference.\n\nMs. Danso explained that the decision to align with Mr. Boadu came after extensive consultations with grassroots members, party elders, and other stakeholders, who had called for increased unity within the party. The Wontumi Campaign Team, in its decision, has chosen to unite behind Mr. Boadu, leveraging its grassroots network and organizational capabilities to bolster his campaign.\n\nThe administrator stated that the endorsement was not solely about the two individuals but aimed at reinforcing the NPP's strength in the lead-up to the 2028 general election. She emphasized that the alliance would amalgamate Chairman Wontumi's grassroots mobilization prowess with Mr. Boadu's profound knowledge of the party's internal structures. Ms. Danso highlighted that this move was about putting the party above individual interests and ensuring that the NPP emerges stronger, united, and better organized.\n\nFurthermore, she urged the supporters of Chairman Wontumi to actively engage and back Mr. Boadu's campaign, urging all political actors to conduct the upcoming internal elections peacefully, free from insults, intimidation, and personal attacks. Ms. Danso underscored the campaign's commitment to the principle of \"unity without bitterness,\" stressing that internal competition should not lead to divisions within the party.\n\nMs. Danso expressed optimism that this alliance would fortify the NPP's support network and enhance its preparations for the 2028 elections.",
  "summary": "By Jessica Korkor Oman The campaign team of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has endorsed John Boadu in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Chairmanship race. The decision was announced by the administrator of the Wontumi Campaign Team, Denise Okyere Danso, at a press conference on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Mr Danso […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "NPP Chairmanship race: Wontumi’s campaign team throws support behind John Boadu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/npp-chairmanship-race-wontumis-campaign-team-throws-support-behind",
        "published": "2026-09-08T15:22:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "John Boadu best positioned to return NPP to power in 2028 – Wontumi campaign",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/john-boadu-best-positioned-to-return-npp-to-power-in-2028-wontumi",
        "published": "2026-09-08T16:06:24.000Z"
      }
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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."
}