The 2024 parliamentary elections in Ghana have dramatically shifted the political landscape, with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) emerging as the majority party in Parliament. Several prominent Members of Parliament (MPs) from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lost their seats in fiercely contested races across the country.
Among the notable defeats was long-serving Adansi Asokwa MP K.T. Hammond, who was unseated by the NDC’s Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi Dorani. Hammond garnered 13,275 votes, while Dorani secured victory with 14,229 votes.
Other significant losses for the NPP include Ursula Owusu-Ekuful of Ablekuma West, who was defeated by the NDC’s Rev. Kweku Addo, winning with 31,866 votes against Owusu-Ekuful’s 26,575. Similarly, Henry Quartey of Ayawaso Central lost to Abdul Rauf Tongym Tubazu of the NDC, who secured 29,755 votes compared to Quartey’s 23,345.
In Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfro, Sylvester Tetteh was unseated by Okle Felix Akwetey of the NDC with a significant margin of 37,473 votes to Tetteh’s 27,888.
High-profile losses continued with Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer of Sekondi falling to Blay Nyameke Armah of the NDC, and Ophelia Mensah Hayford of Mfantseman losing to Prince Ebenezer Arhin.
A major highlight was the victory of actor John Dumelo in Ayawaso West Wuogon, where he defeated incumbent Lydia Seyram Alhassan.
The NDC’s Rachel Owusuaa narrowly claimed Dormaa East from Twum Barima, while Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo secured Hohoe by defeating John Peter Amewu.
Even in Assin Central, a historically strong NPP seat, the NDC claimed victory after long-time MP Ken Ohene Agyapong decided not to contest.
With these gains, the NDC has positioned itself for a commanding presence in the next Parliament, further solidifying its momentum following the presidential election victory of John Dramani Mahama.
