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The 2024 parliamentary elections have shifted the political landscape, with several prominent New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) losing their seats. The keenly contested elections saw the National Democratic Congress (NDC) gaining a significant majority in the next parliament by unseating influential NPP lawmakers.
Major Upsets in the 2024 Elections
- Adansi Asokwa:
Long-serving MP K.T. Hammond lost to the NDC’s Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi Dorani. Dorani secured 14,229 votes against Hammond’s 13,275. - Okaikwei South:
Darkoa Newman lost her seat to an NDC contender, marking a significant loss for the NPP in this constituency. - Ablekuma West:
Communications Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful was defeated by the NDC’s Rev. Kweku Addo, who won with 31,866 votes compared to her 26,575. - Ayawaso Central:
Incumbent Henry Quartey was unseated by Abdul Rauf Tongym Tubazu of the NDC, who secured 29,755 votes to Quartey’s 23,345. - Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfro:
Sylvester Tetteh lost to the NDC’s Okle Felix Akwetey, who won by a wide margin of 37,473 votes to 27,888. - Sekondi:
Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer was defeated by Blay Nyameke Armah of the NDC, with Mercer polling 11,084 votes against Armah’s 14,558. - Mfantseman:
Ophelia Mensah Hayford lost her seat to Prince Ebenezer Arhin of the NDC, who secured 35,832 votes compared to her 23,349. - Ayawaso West Wuogon:
In a highly watched contest, actor John Dumelo of the NDC unseated Lydia Seyram Alhassan. - Dormaa East:
Twum Barima was narrowly defeated by Rachel Owusuaa of the NDC, who garnered 12,310 votes to Barima’s 12,050.
NDC’s Clear Majority
The election results reflect a significant shift in parliamentary dynamics, with the NDC securing a clear majority. This development positions the NDC to have greater influence in the legislative process during the next parliamentary session.
These results underscore the competitive nature of Ghana’s political landscape and the electorate’s desire for change in key constituencies.
Bernard Afrifa
