{
  "id": 6410706,
  "title": "NPP Chairmanship race: John Boadu picks No. 1; check out full positions on ballot paper",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/npp-chairmanship-race-john-boadu-picks-no-1-check-out-full-positions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T10:35:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/npp-chairmanship-race-john-boadu-picks-no-1-check-out-full-positions-on-ballot-paper/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New Patriotic Party (NPP) conducted balloting for its national chairmanship hopefuls ahead of the scheduled national election on October 3, 2026. The election will take place between four candidates who passed the vetting process, following the withdrawal of Bernard Antwi Boasiako, also known as Wontumi.\n\nFollowing the conclusion of the balloting on Wednesday, John Boadu emerged as the frontrunner, securing the first position. Sammy Crabbe claimed the second spot, while Paul Afoko took the third place. The final position in the ballot was occupied by former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko.\n\nThe upcoming race is anticipated to be closely monitored as the NPP strives to bolster its internal framework and prepare for the forthcoming electoral contest. With the October 3 election approaching, the candidates are expected to ramp up their interactions with delegates nationwide, aiming to garner the necessary votes to lead the party as National Chairman.",
  "summary": "The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has held balloting for its national chairmanship hopefuls ahead of the national election scheduled for October 3, 2026. The election will be between four aspirants who made it through the vetting process, following the withdrawal of former Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi. After the end of the […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Your sacrifices will not be forgotten – John Boadu assures Wontumi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/your-sacrifices-will-not-be-forgotten-john-boadu-assures-wontumi",
        "published": "2026-09-09T12:53:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}