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Adenta Kumi accepts defeat after devastating loss in the NPP national election
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Alfred Ababio Kumi, popularly known as Adenta Kumi, has accepted defeat in his bid to become the National Youth Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Mr Kumi polled 25 votes in the contest, which was won by Abanga Fuseini Yakubu with 1,550 votes. Clement Opoku Gyamfi placed second with 631 votes, while Michael Osei Boateng polled 78 votes. Chris Lloyd Nii Kwei Asamoah obtained 46 votes, with Vera Oye Bram Larbi securing 44 votes.
The election was held at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, October 3, 2026, as part of the NPP’s National Delegates Conference.
The colourful event brought together delegates from across the country to elect new national executives for the party.
In a statement following the election, Mr Kumi openly acknowledged his defeat, saying he would not blame anyone or make excuses for the outcome.
“I failed. The party has spoken, and I accept the verdict,” he stated.
He congratulated Mr Abanga and the other successful aspirants, wishing them well in their service to the party.
Mr Kumi said the election had taught him that popularity, sacrifice and hard work alone were not enough to win an election.
According to him, resources, organisation, strategy and preparation also play an important role, adding that he had underestimated their importance.
“I lost an election. I will not lose the lesson. I accept my failure. I will study it, learn from it, rebuild and come back wiser,” he said.
He thanked his supporters, family and the Almighty God for their support throughout his campaign.
Mr Kumi further acknowledged those who discouraged or criticised him during the campaign, including those who criticised him on X, saying they had contributed to the lessons he had learnt from the contest.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Veteran Nigerian actor and African screen legend, Pete Edochie, has paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, during his visit to Ghana.
Edochie is in Ghana to launch the African Legacy Project, which includes a book, documentary film and an African Youth Mentorship Initiative targeting about 500,000 young people across the continent.
Mr. Gyamfi welcomed the opportunity for GoldBod to support the mentorship initiative, noting that it aligns with the Board’s Special Intervention Programme and its focus on social impact and economic empowerment.
GoldBod’s work is also referenced in Pete Edochie’s new book, which highlights Ghana’s efforts to ensure its gold resources contribute to national development.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Ghanaians seeking employment in Zambia to be cautious of fraudulent job offers that could expose them to human trafficking and forced involvement in cybercrime.
The warning follows the arrest of six Ghanaians in Lusaka, Zambia, during a joint operation by the Zambia Police Service, the Drug Enforcement Commission and the Department of Immigration on August 23, 2026.
According to the Ministry, the operation targeted a facility suspected of being involved in organised cybercrime activities and led to the arrest of 79 people, including 10 Zambians and 69 foreign nationals.
The Ministry said six of the foreign nationals arrested were Ghanaians.
It explained that reports received by the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka indicated that some of those arrested had been recruited through what appeared to be legitimate employment opportunities, including online data entry jobs.
However, the Ministry said some were allegedly forced into online scam activities after their passports were confiscated by their employers.
It warned that the situation highlights how human trafficking groups are using fake employment opportunities to lure unsuspecting job seekers into illegal activities.
The Ministry has therefore advised Ghanaians travelling to Zambia or seeking employment there to thoroughly verify job offers, recruitment agencies and prospective employers before travelling.
Ghanaians living in Zambia have also been urged to remain vigilant when responding to online job opportunities and maintain regular contact with the Ghana High Commission in Lusaka for consular assistance when necessary.
The Ministry said the government remains committed to protecting the welfare and interests of Ghanaians travelling to or living outside the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
