In a significant political shift, Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunnor of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has won the Awutu Senya East parliamentary seat, unseating the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP), Mavis Hawa Koomson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Naa Koryoo secured a decisive victory, garnering 50,886 votes against Koomson’s 46,638. This outcome reflects a strong voter mandate for change in the constituency, which has been under NPP representation.
Celebrations erupted among NDC supporters at the forecourt of the Central East Regional Police Command when the results were announced. The jubilant crowd hailed the victory as a new chapter for Awutu Senya East, with Naa Koryoo promising to deliver development and progress.
“This has been a hard-fought win for me. Kasoa is now free and will see development under my watch,” Naa Koryoo declared, referencing the district's central town.
Her campaign focused on addressing pressing local issues, including infrastructure development, youth employment, and improved social services. These resonated deeply with the electorate, who sought tangible solutions to long-standing challenges.
The victory is part of a broader success story for the NDC in the 2024 general elections, where the party has made substantial gains across several constituencies, consolidating its position in Parliament.
Hawa Koomson, a high-profile NPP figure and former Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, had been a prominent voice in the constituency. However, her defeat signals a desire for a fresh approach to leadership among voters.
The Awutu Senya East outcome also reflects the larger national trend of voter appetite for change, as the 2024 elections have ushered in notable shifts in Ghana's political landscape. With John Dramani Mahama declared President-Elect and the NDC achieving an absolute parliamentary majority, the party’s strong showing underscores its renewed resonance with the Ghanaian electorate.
Naa Koryoo’s win marks a new era for Awutu Senya East. She has pledged to work tirelessly to fulfill her campaign promises and ensure that the constituency becomes a beacon of progress under her leadership.
The 2024 elections have been widely celebrated for their peaceful conduct, reinforcing Ghana’s reputation as a model democracy in Africa. This victory, as reported by Graphic Online, underscores the power of grassroots mobilization and the electorate’s desire for responsive governance.
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