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Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu appointed Chief of Staff for Bawumia's restructured office
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Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party's 2028 presidential candidate, has restructured his personal office, appointing Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as his Chief of Staff. This move follows the NPP's defeat in the 2024 general elections and is seen by political observers as an early step towards a more organized political structure for the 2028 elections. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, a former Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Suame, brings extensive parliamentary experience and party networks to the role. His responsibilities will include coordinating all operational activities of Bawumia's office. Other appointments include Opare Ansah as Director in charge of Identifiable Activities, Peter Mac Manu as Director in charge of Political Strategy, Fred Oware as Political Advisor, Nana Akomeah as Director in charge of Communication and Branding, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah as Director for Policy Coordination, Anthony Abayifa Karbo as Director for Organisation and Youth Inclusion, and Dr. Ekua Amoako as Spokesperson.
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