The parliamentary elections held on December 7, 2024, across all 276 constituencies delivered unexpected results, particularly for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Several prominent NPP ministers lost their seats, marking significant setbacks for the party and highlighting its struggles to maintain control in various regions.
At the same time, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) capitalized on the situation, making strong gains in areas traditionally dominated by the NPP.
This shift signals a potential realignment in voter preferences and a changing political landscape in Ghana.
Here are some of the key ministers who lost their parliamentary seats:
Adansi Asokwa A major upset occurred in Adansi Asokwa, where the Minister for Trade and Industry, KT Hammond, was defeated by Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi Dorani of the NDC.
Hammond, who had long represented this constituency, received 13,275 votes, while Dorgbadzi Dorani won with 14,229 votes. This outcome signals a desire for change among the electorate in what was once considered a stronghold for the NPP.
Ayawaso Central The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, lost his bid to retain the Ayawaso Central seat. Abdul Rauf Tongym Tubazu of the NDC emerged victorious with 29,755 votes, defeating Quartey, who garnered 23,345 votes.
Ablekuma West Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Minister for Communications and Digitalization, was defeated in Ablekuma West by Rev Kweku Addo of the NDC. Rev Addo secured 31,866 votes, while Owusu-Ekuful received 26,575 votes.
Awutu Senya East In a major upset, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Mavis Hawa Koomson, lost to NDC’s Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunnor in Awutu Senya East. Okunnor won with 50,886 votes, while Koomson garnered 46,638 votes.
Sekondi In Sekondi, Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer, the Minister for Tourism, lost to Blay Nyameke Armah of the NDC. Armah secured 14,558 votes, defeating Mercer, who received 11,084 votes.
Ayawaso West Wuogon Lydia Alhassan, the Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, was defeated in Ayawaso West Wuogon by NDC’s John Dumelo. Dumelo made history with 40,561 votes, while Alhassan received 27,377 votes.
Okaikwei South Dakoa Newman, the incumbent MP for Okaikwei South, was among the high-profile NPP members who lost their seats. This defeat underscores the increasing challenges faced by the NPP in urban constituencies, where voter dynamics are shifting.
Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfro Sylvester Tetteh, the NPP MP for Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfro, lost to NDC’s Okle Felix Akwetey. Akwetey won decisively with 37,473 votes, while Tetteh received 27,888 votes. This result highlights the growing influence of the NDC in key constituencies.
These losses mark a significant shift in Ghana’s political landscape, with the NPP facing substantial challenges in retaining its influence in several key areas.
The NDC’s gains suggest a shift in voter preferences, particularly in regions traditionally controlled by the NPP.
