Prominent leaders of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from the Ashanti Region recently gathered to express their sympathy to the party's presidential candidate, Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, following their loss in the 2024 elections.

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A video of the meeting have circulated online, showcasing the emotional reactions of the Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi), and Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), Bawumia's running mate, as they voiced their sorrow over the defeat.

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Chairman Wontumi offered words of encouragement, urging Dr. Bawumia and party members to take solace in the teachings of the Bible.

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He reminded them that the Christian faith acknowledges both joyous and sorrowful times, and that all such moments, whether uplifting or challenging, come from God and should be embraced with grace.

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“This is the will of God, he knows why this happened. We can’t fight him, we can’t do anything. We know that at the right time he would make us happy for the sake of you and your running mate,” he said.Chairman Wontumi also took the opportunity to praise Dr. Bawumia for his historic decision to select Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO) as his running mate, emphasizing that this move was a significant honor to the Ashanti Region.

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He highlighted that the selection was a first of its kind and served as a recognition of the region’s importance to the party.

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Dr. Prempeh, on his part, acknowledged the pain the party felt following their electoral defeat. He expressed his appreciation to Dr. Bawumia for meeting with the party executives, despite the shared sorrow over the loss.

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