The defeated candidate in the Ashanti Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) chairmanship race, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely known as Kokofu, has pledged his support to the newly elected chairman, Collins Owusu Amankwa, also called COKA. According to Modern Ghana, Kokofu described the visit from COKA as "perfect" and committed to working with him to strengthen the party in the region.
The pledge comes days after the NPP's regional elections, which saw COKA emerge victorious. Modern Ghana reports that the two met to discuss the way forward for the party, with Kokofu emphasizing the need for unity among members. His concession and backing mark a step toward reconciliation within the Ashanti regional branch, a key stronghold for the NPP.
In related developments, GhanaWeb reports that Dr. Ayew Afriye, a prominent party figure, has called on members to set aside personal ambitions for the collective good. Meanwhile, CitiNewsroom notes that COKA has already secured a party office in the region, signaling an early start to his tenure. The Ghana News Agency adds that COKA is now focused on preparing the party for the 2028 elections, building on the organizational momentum from the recent polls.
Kokofu's public endorsement of COKA is seen as a positive signal for party cohesion, following a competitive election cycle. The defeated candidate's willingness to cooperate could help ease tensions and allow the regional leadership to concentrate on broader political goals.
What to watch next: how COKA consolidates support across the region and whether Kokofu takes on a formal role in the new leadership structure.
