Kingsley Atta Wins Bantama NPP Chairmanship by 4 Votes

Kingsley Atta Wins Bantama NPP Chairmanship by 4 Votes

Kingsley Atta has been elected as the new Constituency Chairman of the New Patriotic Party in the Bantama Constituency. He secured victory with a slim margin of 4 votes, defeating his closest contender, Fiifi Mensah, in a re-run election held on Saturday, August 8, 2026.

Election Outcome Revealed

Certified results declared by the EC's Returning Officer showed that Kingsley Atta polled 570 votes representing 50.2%, while Fiifi Mensah obtained 566 votes, representing 49.8%. This marks a sharp contrast to the annulled election held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, where Mr. Atta had won by a landslide.

Party Unity Emphasized

In a show of sportsmanship, the outgoing Chairman, Fiifi Mensah, walked straight to the seat of the newly-elected Chairman, Kingsley Atta, and hugged him in a warm handshake. Mr. Atta described the gesture as a sign of maturity and unity. In an interview with the media, Fiifi Mensah pledged to sustain his efforts to help the party secure victory in the next general elections, despite his defeat.

Reaction from Observers

Representatives of the Ashanti Regional and National Executives, as well as the Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso-Boakye, were present to observe the process. They expressed satisfaction with how the re-run was conducted. The Bantama MP, Francis Asenso-Boakye, congratulated the winner and urged all members to unite behind the new executives.

What's Next

The new executives are expected to take office in the coming days to immediately begin reorganizing the constituency and mobilising support for the NPP's flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the 2028 elections. This victory is seen as a crucial step towards unity and a strong showing for the NPP in the Bantama Constituency in the next general elections.

Source: Joy Online