Politics of Tuesday, 3 April 2018Source: kasapafmonline.comNPP Regional elections: Party big guns blocking Wontumi’s contenderRobert Asare-Bediako, aspiring Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti RegionThere is growing concerns within the ranks and file of the ruling New Patriotic Party(NPP) in the Ashanti Region following the machinations to block Mr Robert Asare-Bediako from contesting the incumbent Regional Chairman, Mr Bernard Antwi Bosiako, aka Chairman Wontumi in the regional chairmanship race. “He was called on Thursday on his way to the vetting to abort his move but he went through the vetting successfully. But sources say Antwi Boasiako withdrawing his candidature will be a great disappointment to his massive followers including Members of Parliament, Regional and constituency executive and ordinary party members within the region. NPP Regional executives’ election slated for April 21 to 24The party is currently preparing to organize elections at the regional level from 21st to 24th April 2018. This comes after similar elections took place for the polling station and constituency executives.

Source: GhanaWeb April 02, 2018 10:41 UTC