{
  "id": 6424635,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T12:53:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/your-sacrifices-will-not-be-forgotten-john-boadu-assures-wontumi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The John Boadu campaign team has expressed its gratitude to Bernard Antwi Boasiako, commonly known as Chairman Wontumi, in light of his endorsement of Mr Boadu's bid for the National Chairmanship of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The endorsement, delivered on Tuesday, September 8, positioned Mr Boadu as the candidate most capable of reviving the NPP and returning it to power in the 2028 general elections. The Wontumi campaign affirmed its support after thorough consultations and deliberations on the party's best interests. Denise Okyere Danso, the Administrator of the Wontumi campaign, stated that the team pledged to commit its grassroots network, organizational structures, and political influence to Mr Boadu's candidature.\n\nThe John Boadu campaign welcomed the decision, viewing it as a significant demonstration of confidence in his leadership and a call for unity within the party. In response, the Boadu campaign reaffirmed that Chairman Wontumi's devotion, commitment, and sacrifices for the party would not go unnoticed. They also thanked Wontumi's campaign team for prioritizing the unity and collective interest of the NPP and placing confidence in Mr Boadu. The Boadu campaign pledged that, under his leadership, the NPP would pursue all legal avenues in the pending appeal related to Wontumi's legal situation. They further affirmed their intention to advocate for the earliest possible release of Chairman Wontumi, strictly adhering to the rule of law and due process.\n\nThe endorsement from Wontumi is not only crucial for the immediate National Chairmanship contest but also serves a larger purpose. The Boadu campaign sees it as a vital component of their broader strategy to rebuild the party, fortify its structures, and rekindle its electoral success. They look forward to collaborating with Wontumi's team and the NPP membership at large to restore unity, reinforce their structures, and return the NPP to its winning ways. This broader objective aims to create an \"electorally formidable NPP\" that will secure victory in the 2028 elections, paving the way for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to be sworn in as President in 2029. The campaign emphasizes that achieving this goal necessitates party members setting aside individual ambitions for the collective interest.",
  "summary": "The campaign team of John Boadu has expressed its appreciation to Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, following his decision to endorse Mr Boadu’s bid for the National Chairmanship of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), assuring him that his contribution and sacrifices to the party will not be forgotten.",
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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."
}