{"id":62862,"date":"2023-12-22T18:35:27","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T18:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/?p=62862"},"modified":"2023-12-22T16:11:45","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T16:11:45","slug":"my-candidacy-is-to-preserve-tano-norh-for-npp-gideon-boako-declares-interest-in-contesting-npp-primaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/my-candidacy-is-to-preserve-tano-norh-for-npp-gideon-boako-declares-interest-in-contesting-npp-primaries","title":{"rendered":"My candidacy is to preserve Tano Norh for NPP \u2013 Gideon Boako declares interest in contesting NPP primaries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Spokesperson to the Vice President, Dr. Gideon Boako, has announced his bid for the New Patriotic Party\u2019s Tano North seat.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>His decision, said to have been influenced by calls from delegates and opinion leaders, aims to prevent the seat from falling into the hands of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Boako criticises the current MP, alleging a disconnect with constituents, and asserts his readiness to be the representative Tano North needs.<\/p>\n<p>In a press statement issued on Thursday, December 21, Dr Boako emphasised his dedicated service to the party both nationally and in the constituency.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDear friends, colleagues, and fellow patriots, with deep gratitude and a resolute spirit, I humbly address you today to formally announce my aspiration to serve the good people of Tano North Constituency in the forthcoming Parliamentary elections.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis decision stems from my enduring commitment to our constituency, driven by your unwavering support and the greater welfare of our people and nation,\u201d an excerpt of his statement said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\">Ghana<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ghana. The Spokesperson to the Vice President, Dr. Gideon Boako, has announced his bid for the New Patriotic Party\u2019s Tano North seat. His decision, said to have been influenced by calls from delegates and opinion leaders, aims to prevent the seat from falling into the hands of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). 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