The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has suffered a series of major setbacks in the 2024 parliamentary elections, with several high-profile Members of Parliament losing their seats to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The results reflect a significant shift in Ghana’s political landscape, as only a handful of NPP MPs managed to retain their positions.
Key Defeats for the NPP
One of the most shocking losses was that of KT Hammond, the veteran MP for Adansi Asokwa, who polled 13,275 votes. He was narrowly defeated by the NDC’s Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi Dorani, who garnered 14,229 votes. Mensah Abraham Justice of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) lagged far behind with 346 votes.
Dakoa Newman, the MP for Okaikwei South, also lost her seat, adding to the growing list of prominent NPP casualties. Another significant loss was Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the MP for Ablekuma West, who managed only 26,575 votes. The NDC’s Rev. Kweku Addo secured victory in the constituency with 31,866 votes.
In Ayawaso Central, Henry Quartey, a well-known figure in the NPP, was unseated by Abdul Rauf Tongym Tubazu of the NDC. Tubazu received 29,755 votes compared to Quartey’s 23,345. Meanwhile, Charles Kwame Adams of the National Democratic Party (NDP) barely registered with 163 votes. Out of the 53,550 total votes cast in the constituency, 287 were declared invalid.
Another blow came in Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfro, where Sylvester Tetteh lost his seat after polling 27,888 votes. His NDC rival, Okle Felix Akwetey, won convincingly with 37,473 votes.
In Dormaa East, Twum Barimah, the incumbent MP, faced a narrow defeat. He garnered 12,050 votes but was edged out by the NDC’s Rachel Owusuaa, who secured 12,310 votes.
NDC’s Growing Momentum
The NDC’s strong performance across these constituencies underscores a growing wave of support, posing a significant challenge to the NPP. The results highlight a shifting political dynamic that demands introspection and strategic recalibration from the ruling party.
As the dust settles, the NPP will need to evaluate the factors behind these losses and adapt to the changing political terrain if it hopes to regain ground in future elections.
