By:tntnewspaprgh.com

The leading contender for Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) chairmanship position, Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, who’s affectionately called COKA in the political space has boldly declared that he will emerge victorious on Saturday 15th August, 2026.

“Let me assure all of you that I am very focused despite the dirty propaganda and accusations against me. Having been in active politics for several years, there’s one thing which is certain: when you’re time is already to lead nothing can stop it, and I’m very confident I will win Saturday’s election. My ambition is driven by the determination to help bring the love of NPP back in the Ashanti region so as to help Dr Mahamudu Bawumia win the presidency in the 2028 general election.”

COKA speaking at the event

COKA made the declaration on Wednesday, 12th August, 2026, at Afigya Kwabre South constituency, where he served as a former constituency chairman for many years, to climax his constituency campaign tour ahead of the party’s regional delegates conference.

Addressing party delegates and enthusiastic supporters who thronged the premises to demonstrate their unflinching support for him, COKA Firstly,asked for a minute of silence and prayer for Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, aka Chairman Wontumi, who has been jailed for 20 years, and prayed for the Lord to strengthen him at these difficult moments.

According to him, four years ago, he went out to ask for delegates’ support and votes to become the Ashanti Regional NPP chairman, and I was told to wait for my time to come.

After the contest, you’re all aware that I have not rested since then. All engagements I have been doing across the region are geared towards uniting the rank and file of the party.

After the 2024 general election, all reports inducated that many of our supporters didn’t turn-up to vote and there was the need to meet or engaged such identifable groups to address their concerns so as role rekind the party based( Ashanti Region)to ensure victory for Dr.Mahamudu Bawumia.

COKA said his engagements with the various stakeholders have been very fruitful, and besides, he engaged delegates across the region to appeal to them once more to give him the mandate to serve as the regional chairman.

Some scenes from the event

According to him, during his engagements, the general call has been that NPP needs unity, ‘we need power, and I’m begging all of you to forgive each other of any wrongdoings or offences so as to work together as one to help recapture power”,he pleaded.

Chairman Odeneho Kwaku Appiah pointed out that to ensure all hands are on deck to help Dr.Bawumia and NPP win power in 2028,he also spent alot of time in engaging all identiable disgruntled members,various groups, former MPs,former constituency executives, former CEOs,Nananom ,the clergy/Imams, Media professionals among others

.COKA said, “I’m committed to uniting Ashanti NPP to ensure a resounding victory for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and NPP.

He observed that from 1998 to 2000, symbols and flyers of NPP were everywhere, and unfortunately, they had disappeared, and they needed to bring the love and commitment back in the region.

The tactical and strategic Ashanti NPP Chairman hopeful said any serious political party that is committed to winning power does indoors before the outdoor announcement, and such is what he intends to lead the next regional executives in the region for.

Similarly to coming Saturday’s primary, the victory has already been decided close-door, and I’ll wiln Saturday’s NPP Chairmanshiprace,” he predicted.

He also used the opportunity to caution the rank and file of the party against the politics of insults.

According to COKA, politics is not about insults; it is an exchange of ideas. “Insults don’t vote or win elections. Use your social media handles and other opportunities you get to promote Dr. Bawumia and NPP instead of insults.

As we speak, President Mahama’s government has disappointed Ghanaians.

The NDC 24-hour economic is yamutu, and women’s banks are among the key campaign promises they made they’ve not done.He therefore stressed to the NPP, especially the Ashanti Region, to build a stronger party structure to secure victory in the 2028 polls.

COKA pledged that if elected Ashanti Regional Chairman, he would focus on strengthening the party at the grassroots, improving unity and mobilising members to deliver a decisive election for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the party’s flagbearer