KT Hammond, Ursula, Dakoa Newman, Twum Barimah, other NPP heavyweights fall

The 2024 parliamentary elections in Ghana have seen significant losses for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), with several high-profile Members of Parliament losing their seats to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). These developments underscore a notable shift in the political dynamics across key constituencies.

Key NPP Losses:

1. Adansi Asokwa:
Long-serving MP KT Hammond lost his seat to the NDC’s Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi Dorani.

KT Hammond: 13,275 votes

Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi Dorani (NDC): 14,229 votes

Mensah Abraham Justice (CPP): 346 votes



2. Okaikwei South:
Dakoa Newman, the incumbent MP, was unseated, marking another major defeat for the NPP.


3. Ablekuma West:
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, a prominent NPP MP, lost her seat to Rev Kweku Addo of the NDC.

Ursula Owusu-Ekuful (NPP): 26,575 votes

Rev Kweku Addo (NDC): 31,866 votes



4. Ayawaso Central:
Henry Quartey lost to Abdul Rauf Tongym Tubazu of the NDC.

Henry Quartey (NPP): 23,345 votes

Abdul Rauf Tongym Tubazu (NDC): 29,755 votes



5. Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfro:
Sylvester Tetteh of the NPP was defeated by Okle Felix Akwetey of the NDC.

Sylvester Tetteh (NPP): 27,888 votes

Okle Felix Akwetey (NDC): 37,473 votes



6. Dormaa East:
Twum Barima narrowly lost to Rachel Owusuaa of the NDC.

Twum Barima (NPP): 12,050 votes

Rachel Owusuaa (NDC): 12,310 votes




Implications:

The NDC’s gains in traditionally strong NPP constituencies highlight shifting voter preferences and growing momentum for the opposition. This wave of losses for the NPP is expected to prompt internal reflection as they reassess their strategies ahead of future elections.

These results have intensified the parliamentary race and could significantly impact the balance of power in Ghana’s legislature.