Ursula Owusu, K.T. Hammond, and several NPP MPs lost their seats – NDC secures clear majority

The 2024 parliamentary elections have dramatically reshaped Ghana’s political landscape, with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) securing a clear majority in the next Parliament. Several high-profile incumbents from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) were unseated in fiercely contested races. These unseated MPs include;

• Adansi Asokwa: K.T. Hammond, a long-serving MP and a significant figure in the NPP, was unseated by the NDC’s Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi Dorani. Hammond polled 13,275 votes, falling short of Dorani’s 14,229.
• Ablekuma West: Communications Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful lost her seat to Rev. Kweku Addo of the NDC, who garnered 31,866 votes compared to her 26,575.
• Okaikwei South: Darkoa Newman was also defeated, further diminishing the NPP’s representation in the Greater Accra Region.
• Ayawaso Central: Henry Quartey, a prominent MP and the Greater Accra Regional Minister, was beaten by the NDC’s Abdul Rauf Tongym Tubazu, who secured 29,755 votes against Quartey’s 23,345.
• Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfro: Sylvester Tetteh lost to Okle Felix Akwetey of the NDC by a significant margin of 37,473 votes to 27,888.
• Sekondi: Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer lost his seat to the NDC’s Blay Nyameke Armah, who secured 14,558 votes to Mercer’s 11,084.
• Mfantseman: Ophelia Mensah Hayford was defeated by Prince Ebenezer Arhin of the NDC, who won with 35,832 votes compared to her 23,349.
• Ayawaso West Wuogon: Actor John Dumelo reclaimed the seat for the NDC, defeating Lydia Seyram Alhassan in a closely watched contest.
• Dormaa East: Rachel Owusuaa of the NDC narrowly edged out Twum Barima of the NPP with 12,310 votes to Barima’s 12,050.
• Hohoe: Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo won the seat for the NDC, unseating the NPP’s John Peter Amewu.

The Assin Central seat, previously held by outspoken NPP MP Ken Ohene Agyapong, also swung to the NDC after Agyapong chose not to contest.

The NDC’s sweeping gains signal a significant shift in voter sentiment, with the party poised to dominate the next Parliament. Analysts attribute the results to dissatisfaction with the current administration’s handling of economic and social issues.

As the NPP reflects on its losses, the NDC’s commanding performance sets the stage for a challenging political climate leading up to the 2024 presidential elections.