Prominent NPP figures Not Returning to Parliament

The decision has been made, and several Members of Parliament from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will only remain in the legislature until January 6, 2025. Their inability to secure re-election is part of a larger shake-up in the parliamentary structure following the December 7 elections.

 

The defeat of these NPP Members of Parliament, based on the provisional results from the Electoral Commission, has come as a shock to many. However, some observers argue that it was inevitable given the political climate and the changing dynamics within the party. This unexpected shift marks a significant moment in the aftermath of the December 7 elections.

 

Several prominent NPP members, who played key roles in President Akufo-Addo’s government, have lost their parliamentary seats in the 2024 elections. These include:

 

1. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful – Ablekuma Central

 

2. Andrew Agyapa Mercer – Sekondi

 

3. Hawa Koomson – Awutu Senya East

 

4. Henry Quartey – Ayawaso Central

 

5. Lydia Alhasan – Ayawaso West Wuogon

 

6. John Peter Amewu – Hohoe

7. K.T. Hammond – Adansi Asokwa

 

These losses highlight a significant shift in the NPP’s parliamentary representation, signaling major changes in the political landscape post-December 7 elections.