Elections 2024: John Mahama wins Assin Central Constituency
The certified results for the Assin Central constituency in the 2024 Ghana Presidential and Parliamentary elections reveal a dramatic shift in political dominance, as both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its long-serving representative, Kennedy Agyapong, face notable setbacks.
In the Presidential election, John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) narrowly emerged victorious with 16,011 votes, edging out Vice President Mamudu Bawumia of the NPP, who secured 15,139 votes. This result underscores the competitive nature of the constituency, as the margin of victory reflects a tight race between the two leading presidential candidates.
In the Parliamentary race, the NDC's Nurein Migyimah Shaibu defeated the NPP's Godfred Nti Anewu, who sought to succeed Kennedy Agyapong, the long-standing incumbent. Shaibu secured 16,343 votes, narrowly surpassing Nti Anewu’s 15,926 votes, marking a major victory for the NDC in this historically NPP-dominated constituency. The close contest underscores the growing influence of the NDC in Assin Central, which has been a stronghold of Kennedy Agyapong since he entered Parliament.
The results also reflect voter dissatisfaction or indecision, as 797 ballots were rejected, contributing to a total of 32,579 votes cast. The high number of rejected votes may indicate challenges in voter education or confusion at the polls, factors that both parties will need to address in future elections.
Kennedy Agyapong, who has been a prominent figure in Ghanaian politics and a vocal member of the NPP, did not contest this year’s parliamentary elections as he focused on his presidential ambitions within the party. His absence from the local race may have contributed to the NPP’s reduced voter base in the constituency, as his personal appeal has been a significant factor in the party’s dominance in Assin Central over the years.
The outcome in Assin Central signifies a shift in the political landscape and highlights the NDC’s strategic gains in regions traditionally dominated by the NPP. For the NPP, this defeat presents an opportunity to reevaluate its grassroots strategy and address concerns raised by constituents.
As Ghana’s 2024 election results continue to trickle in, the Assin Central outcome is a microcosm of the broader political competition, emphasizing the importance of local engagement and voter priorities in shaping electoral outcomes.
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