{
  "id": 9795008,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T16:38:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/nii-armah-ashitey-enters-ndc-national-chairmanship-race/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Employment Minister Nii Armah Ashitey announced on Friday, September 25 via a press conference his intention to compete for the National Chairmanship position within the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He expressed his aspiration to construct a more inclusive and participatory party, emphasizing his campaign would concentrate on strengthening the NDC’s organizational frameworks, deepening internal democracy, and ensuring the grassroots receive more attention. Mr Ashitey outlined that his strategy would involve expanding the participation of various groups within the party, such as cadres, former party executives, youth, women, and all committed party members. He stated confidently: “Give me the opportunity to serve as national chairman. I will work towards a more inclusive, united, participatory NDC, where the grassroots, cadres, former executives, youth, women, and all committed members will have a meaningful place in the affairs of our party.” Furthermore, Ashitey highlighted the need for rebuilding relationships among party members, creating an environment where every member feels valued and capable of contributing. He reiterated: “We must strengthen our structures, deepen internal democracy, rebuild the bonds of comradeship, and ensure that the NDC remains a party where every member matters and every contribution counts.” Ashitey subsequently formalized his intent by declaring, “I hereby declare my intent to contest the national chairmanship of the great NDC party.” The NDC has other prominent figures showing interest in the national chairmanship race, including former Local Government Minister Akwasi Opong-Fosu and Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, former Director of Research, Information, and Public Relations.",
  "summary": "Former Employment Minister Nii Armah Ashitey has officially announced his intention to contest the National Chairmanship position of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Mr Ashitey made the declaration at a press conference on Friday, September 25, outlining his vision of building a more inclusive and participatory party. He said his campaign would focus on strengthening […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Nii Armah Ashitey enters NDC National Chairmanship race",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/nii-armah-ashitey-enters-ndc-national-chairmanship-race",
        "published": "2026-09-25T13:46:22.000Z"
      }
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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."
}