The recent NPP parliamentary primaries, held on January 27, showcased unexpected wins and losses, reshaping the party's political dynamics.
Freda Prempeh
Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Freda Prempeh, faced a major upset in Tano North, losing to Dr. Gideon Boako, the Vice President's Spokesperson, who secured a strong win with 444 votes against Prempeh's 221.
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Adwoa Safo
Dome-Kwabenya witnessed a surprising defeat for Adwoa Safo, former Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection. Mike Ocquaye Jr. secured a convincing victory with 1194 votes, leaving Safo with only 328.
Gifty Twum-Ampofo
Incumbent Gifty Twum-Ampofo narrowly lost in Abuakwa North to Nana Ampaw Addo-Frempong, known as “Buffalo,” who garnered 222 votes compared to Twum-Ampofo's 202.
Tina Gifty Mensah
Deputy Minister of Health, Tina Gifty Mensah, faced an unexpected defeat in Weija Gbawe, losing to Jerry Ahmed Shab, who secured a commanding win with 786 votes to Mensah's 361.
These unforeseen outcomes have ignited discussions within the NPP, prompting questions about voter sentiment and the party's future trajectory.
NPP Primaries Election Results – Key Victories
Amidst the surprises, key incumbents retained their positions. In Adansi-Asokwa, K.T. Hammond emerged victorious with 311 votes against Samuel Binfoh Darkwa's 125 votes. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful secured a resounding victory in Ablekuma West with 817 votes, beating Roni Paa Kwesi Nicol, who polled 241 votes.
The Bortianor Ngleshie Amafrom constituency saw Sylvester Tetteh clinching victory with 590 votes. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Majority Chief Whip, maintained his stronghold in Nsawam Adoagyiri with 734 votes.
In the Ayawaso Central Constituency, Greater Accra Regional Minister Henry Quartey emerged triumphant with 594 votes.
The parliamentary primaries unfolded with a mix of key incumbents retaining their positions and surprising upsets, marking a significant chapter in the political trajectory of the New Patriotic Party.
Below is a representation of the incumbent NPP MPs who participated in Saturday's primaries and whether or not they lost their seats, the table is organized into regions;
Constituency | Incumbent MP | Result |
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Adansi Asokwa | KT Hammond | Retained |
Afigya Kwabre North | Collins Adomako Mensah | Retained |
Afigya Sekyere East | Mavis Nkansah-Boadu | Retained |
Asante Akim Central | Kwame Ayimadu-Antwi | Retained |
Asante Akim North | Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi | Retained |
Asante Akim South | Kwaku Asante-Boateng | Retained |
Asokwa | Patricia Appiagyei | Retained |
Atwima Kwanwoma | Kofi Amankwa-Manu | Retained |
Atwima Mponua | Isaac Kwame Asiamah | Lost |
Atwima Nwabiagya South | Emmanuel Agyei Anhwere | Lost |
Bantama | Francis Asenso-Boakye | Retained |
Bosome Freho | Akwasi Darko Boateng | Lost |
Juaben | Ama Pomaa Boateng | Lost |
Kwadaso | Kingsley Nvarko | Retained |
Mampong | Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong | INJUNCTED |
Manhyia North | Akwasi Konadu | Retained |
Manhyia South | Matthew Opoku Prempeh | Retained |
Nyiaeso | Dr. Stephen Amoah | Retained |
Manso Adubia | Yaw Frimpong Addo | Retained |
Manso Nkwanta | George Kwabena Obeng Takyi | Lost |
Nsuta Kwamang Beposo | Adelaide Ntim | Retained |
Obuasi East | Patrick Boakye-Yiadom | Retained |
Obuasi West | Kwaku Agyemang Kwarteng | INJUNCTED |
Odotobri | Emmanuel Akwasi Gyamfi | Lost |
Offinso North | Ntim Augustine Collins | Lost |
Old Tafo | Vicent Ekow Assafuah | Retained |
Subin | Eugene Boakye Antwi | Lost |