{
  "id": 9775902,
  "title": "Nii Armah Ashitey enters NDC National Chairmanship race",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/nii-armah-ashitey-enters-ndc-national-chairmanship-race",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T13:46:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/nii-armah-ashitey-enters-ndc-national-chairmanship-race/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nii Armah Ashitey, a former Employment and Greater Accra Regional Minister and Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, has announced his intention to run for the National Chairmanship of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Ashitey, who has dedicated his career to serving the party and government, believes his experience, commitment to the NDC, and innovative ideas will help strengthen the party and increase participation at all levels. In his announcement, he pledged to focus on strengthening the party's structures, deepening internal democracy, and rebuilding relationships among members, with grassroots members at the center of his leadership agenda. Nii Osah Mills, a former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and former President of the Ghana Bar Association, has expressed his support for Ashitey's bid. Mills praised Ashitey's extensive experience and background in the NDC and government, noting that his previous service in various capacities and a previous run for the National Chairmanship make him well-suited for the role. Mills emphasized Ashitey's commitment to inclusiveness, highlighting his vision of creating a more participatory NDC where every member has a meaningful role to play.",
  "summary": "Former Employment and Greater Accra Regional Minister and former Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Nii Armah Ashitey, has officially declared his intention to contest the National Chairmanship of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).",
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Nii Armah Ashitey enters NDC national chairmanship race",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/nii-armah-ashitey-enters-ndc-national-chairmanship-race-9795008",
        "published": "2026-09-25T16:38:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}