The 2024 general elections in Ghana have reshaped the country’s political scene, with several notable female members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) losing their parliamentary seats.
Here’s a breakdown of the high-profile defeats, highlighting the winners and the vote margins:
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful
Ablekuma West’s long-standing MP, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, lost to Rev. Kweku Addo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Owusu-Ekuful managed 26,575 votes, while Addo secured 31,866 votes, signaling a major shift in what was once an NPP stronghold.
Mavis Hawa Koomson
The incumbent MP for Awutu Senya East, Mavis Hawa Koomson, was unseated by the NDC’s Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunnor. Koomson obtained 46,638 votes, but Naa Koryoo triumphed with 50,886 votes. This outcome underscores changing dynamics in the constituency, where Koomson had been the MP since its creation in 2012.
Akosua Asaa Manu (Kozie)
In the Adentan Constituency, Akosua Asaa Manu (Kozie) fell short in her challenge against the incumbent NDC MP, Mohammed Adamu Ramadan. Manu secured 35,143 votes, while Ramadan retained his seat with a commanding 56,303 votes. Ramadan’s victory makes him the first MP to hold onto the Adentan seat, breaking its tradition of single-term representation.
Lydia Alhassan
Lydia Alhassan, MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, lost her seat to NDC’s John Dumelo, an actor-turned-politician. Alhassan received 39,214 votes, while Dumelo claimed victory with 47,560 votes. This marks a milestone for Dumelo, who narrowly lost to Alhassan in 2020.
The 2024 election results signal a growing influence of the NDC, as they make gains in key constituencies previously dominated by the NPP. The loss of these prominent NPP women emphasizes the need for the party to evaluate its strategies moving forward
