{
  "id": 7805114,
  "title": "Sammi Awuku welcomes Kojo Brace into NPP, says he will make a ‘fine politician’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/sammi-awuku-welcomes-kojo-brace-into-npp-says-he-will-make-a-fine",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T14:30:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/sammi-awuku-welcomes-kojo-brace-into-npp-says-he-will-make-a-fine-politician/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sammi Awuku, a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has welcomed journalist Samuel Kojo Brace, also known as Ahanta Pele, into the NPP and expressed confidence in his future political career. Awuku, a former National Organiser of the NPP and current Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, made the remarks during a discussion on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme. Brace, who will contest the party’s parliamentary primary in the Ahanta West Constituency ahead of the 2028 general elections, spoke about his new initiative, \"A Walk with The Ahanta Pele,\" which includes a workout session and promotes community engagement and healthy living. Born in Agona Nkwanta in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region, Brace developed an interest in journalism while attending Unity Academy and Baidoo Bonsoe Senior High Technical School. He later studied at the University of Cape Coast, where he honed his skills. Brace has been actively involved in advocating for the Ahanta community, using his public platform to promote their interests and cultural identity.",
  "summary": "New Patriotic Party (NPP) politician Sammi Awuku has described journalist Samuel Kojo Brace, popularly known as Ahanta Pele, as someone who would make a “fine politician” following his decision to leave active journalism and pursue a political career. Mr Awuku also welcomed Mr Brace into what he described as the “bigger family of the NPP” […]",
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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."
}