Delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Bantama Constituency have elected Kingsley Atta as the new Constituency Chairman following a keenly contested re-run election held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at the Kumasi Cultural Centre.
Mr Atta secured victory by a slim margin of four votes, defeating his closest contender and incumbent Chairman, Fiifi Mensah.
The election was supervised by officials of the Electoral Commission (EC) and observed by national and regional executives of the NPP.
According to the certified results declared by the EC’s Returning Officer, Kingsley Atta polled 570 votes, representing 50.2 per cent, while Fiifi Mensah obtained 566 votes, representing 49.8 per cent.
The narrow margin marks a sharp contrast to the annulled election held on Sunday, July 12, 2026, where Mr Atta defeated Mr Mensah by a landslide.
The re-run followed a decision by the NPP’s National Steering Committee to annul the initial constituency executive election over breaches of party directives and electoral regulations.
In that election, Kingsley Atta polled 714 votes, representing 72.8 per cent of the 995 valid votes cast, while Fiifi Mensah obtained 267 votes, representing 27.2 per cent.
Addressing delegates after his victory, the newly elected Chairman expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in him despite the significant reduction in his vote margin compared to the initial election.
“Today, the delegates have spoken. I am humbled by this mandate. The numbers may be different, but the task ahead is the same,” he said.
He pledged to prioritise unity within the party and work towards securing victory for the NPP in the Bantama Constituency in the 2028 general elections.
“We cannot afford to go into 2028 divided. I will be Chairman for all, and my door is open to everyone, including my brother Fiifi. To my supporters, let us celebrate with decorum. This victory belongs to the party,” Mr Atta added.
In a show of sportsmanship, Mr Mensah walked to the seat of the newly elected Chairman and hugged him in a warm embrace.
He congratulated Mr Atta and all the newly elected executive members on their victory.
Mr Atta described the gesture as a sign of maturity and unity.
In an interview with the media, Mr Mensah pledged to continue supporting efforts to secure victory for the party in the next general elections despite his defeat.
“I accept the verdict of the delegates in good faith. The decision has been made, and I respect it. I will remain committed to the party and will do all I can to ensure victory for the party in 2028,” he said.
Reacting to the annulled election, he said the re-run result had vindicated his earlier claim that the first election was not conducted fairly.
“The outcome of today’s re-run has only confirmed what we raised from the beginning. That election was conducted on unfair grounds and did not reflect the true will of the delegates. In that election, I lost by 447 votes, but in today’s election, I lost by only four votes,” he stated.
Delegates also elected Vincent Kofi Amoabeng as First Vice Chairman, Frank Boateng as Second Vice Chairman, Douglas Acheampong as Constituency Secretary unopposed, Kwadwo Adu as Assistant Secretary, and Eric Mensah as Constituency Organiser.
The remaining elected officers are Nana Boakye as Youth Organiser, Vivian Arthur as Treasurer, Josephine Ama Poma as Women’s Organiser, Kingsford Addai as Communications Director, and Afram Tuffour as Nasara Coordinator.
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 the conduct of the re-run.
Speaking after the results were declared, Mr Asenso-Boakye congratulated the winner and urged all party members to unite behind the new executives.
“The time for division is over. The focus now is on unity. Whoever won or lost, we must all rally behind one goal to work together to make Dr Mahamudu Bawumia the next president in the 2028 general elections in order to continue the good works and legacy of President Akufo-Addo,” the MP stated.
He commended the delegates for conducting themselves peacefully and thanked the Electoral Commission and security agencies for ensuring a transparent process.
The new executives are expected to take office in the coming days and begin reorganising the constituency and mobilising support for the NPP’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, ahead of the 2028 elections.
READ ALSO:
Bantema NPP Chairman snubs MP during constituency election re-run
NPP constituency election: Initial annulment was unnecessary, but party decision must…
