The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has achieved a commanding majority in the 2024 parliamentary elections, securing significant wins across Ghana. The party’s stronghold regions, as well as notable victories in key swing areas, have reinforced its position as a dominant political force.

Regional Seat Breakdown

1. Upper West Region:
   • Total Seats: 11
   • NDC Performance: Swept all 11 seats.
2. Upper East Region:
   • Total Seats: 15
   • NDC Performance: Secured all 15 seats.
3. Oti Region:
   • Total Seats: 9
   • NDC Performance: Won all 9 seats.
4. Volta Region:
   • Total Seats: 18
   • NDC Performance: Dominated with 18 out of 18 seats.
5. Bono East Region:
   • Total Seats: 11
   • NDC Performance: Claimed 10 out of 11 seats.
6. Bono Region:
   • Total Seats: 12
   • NDC Performance: Secured 11 out of 12 seats.
7. Ahafo Region:
   • Total Seats: 6
   • NDC Performance: Captured 5 out of 6 seats.
8. Savannah Region:
   • Total Seats: 6
   • NDC Performance: Won all 6 seats.
9. Greater Accra Region:
   • Total Seats: 34
   • NDC Performance: Took 30 out of 34 seats.
10. Central Region:
    • Total Seats: 23
    • NDC Performance: Claimed 18 out of 23 seats.
11. Western Region:
    • Total Seats: 17
    • NDC Performance: Won 15 out of 17 seats.
12. Western North Region:
    • Total Seats: 9
    • NDC Performance: Secured 8 out of 9 seats.
13. Eastern Region:
    • Total Seats: 33
    • NDC Performance: Captured 10 out of 33 seats.
14. North East Region:
    • Total Seats: 6
    • NDC Performance: Won 3 out of 6 seats.
15. Ashanti Region:
    • Total Seats: 47
    • NDC Performance: Managed 7 seats in this NPP stronghold.
16. Northern Region:
    • Total Seats: 18
    • NDC Performance: Secured 12 out of 18 seats.

Key Insights

• Stronghold Dominance:
  The NDC achieved clean sweeps in regions such as the Volta, Upper West, and Upper East, reaffirming its traditional base.
• Swing Region Gains:
  Significant wins in Greater Accra (30/34) and Central Region (18/23) reflect the NDC’s growing influence in competitive constituencies.
• Ashanti Region Struggle:
  Despite being an NPP stronghold, the NDC managed to secure 7 seats, indicating some inroads.

Implications for Ghana’s Politics

The NDC’s robust parliamentary performance signals a shifting political landscape. Analysts predict that this majority will significantly impact governance and policymaking in the next parliamentary session, with potential implications for the presidential race.

The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) retained its dominance in some regions, like Ashanti, but faced notable losses elsewhere, particularly in Bono East and Western Regions, highlighting voter shifts that could reshape future elections.

With these results, the NDC has solidified its position as a formidable political force, setting the stage for an impactful parliamentary tenure.