In a series of unexpected outcomes, several incumbent Members of Parliament have suffered defeats in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries, signaling a significant shake-up in the party’s political landscape. Here is a comprehensive list of the incumbents who lost their bids for re-election:
- Freda Prempeh – Tano North: Freda Prempeh, the incumbent MP for Tano North, was defeated in the parliamentary primary. The constituency witnessed a shift in political dynamics as Gideon Boako, the Spokesperson of the Vice President and NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia emerged victorious.
- Gifty Twum Ampofo – Abuakwa North: Gifty Twum Ampofo, the incumbent MP for Abuakwa North, faced tough competition and ultimately lost to Nana Ampaw Addo-Frempong, popularly known as Buffalo.
3.Sarah Adwoa Safo – Dome Kwabenya: Dome Kwabenya witnessed a significant upset as Sarah Adwoa Safo, the incumbent MP, lost in the NPP primary while Mike Ocquaye Jnr records first victory after three attempta
- Bright Wereko Brobbey – Lower Hemang Denkyira: Lower Hemang Denkyira witnessed a change in leadership as Bright Wereko Brobbey, the incumbent MP, conceded defeat in the party’s primary.
5.. Samuel Erickson Abakah – Shama: Shama constituency experienced a surprising upset as Samuel Ericson Abakah, the incumbent MP, lost the primary election.
- Joseph Cudjoe – Effia: Joseph Cudjoe, the Minister for Public Enterprises, faced a setback in Effia constituency, losing in the party’s primary.
- Ama Pomaa Boateng – Juaben: Ama Pomaa Boateng, Deputy Communications Minister, encountered a defeat in the Juaben constituency.
- Eugene Boakye Antwi – Subin: Eugene Boakye Antwi, the incumbent MP for Subin, faced a formidable challenge and lost in the NPP primary.
- * Dr. Dickson Adomako-Kissi – Anyaa Sowutuom:* The constituency of Anyaa Sowutuom witnessed a change in representation as Dr. Dickson Adomako-Kissi lost in the primaries.
- Collins Ntim – Offinso North: Collins Ntim, the incumbent MP for Offinso North, suffered a defeat in the NPP primaries.
- Elvis Donkoh – Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese: Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese saw a change in political dynamics as Elvis Donkoh lost the parliamentary primary.
- Yves Nii Noi Hanson – Tema Central: The Tema Central constituency witnessed an upset as Yves Nii Noi Hanson lost in the NPP primary.
- Isaac Asiamah – Atwima Mponua: Atwima Mponua experienced a shift in leadership as Isaac Asiamah, the incumbent MP, lost in the parliamentary primary.
- Sheila Bartels – Ablekuma North: Sheila Bartels, the incumbent MP for Ablekuma North, faced defeat in the NPP primaries as Nana Akua Owusu Afriyieh takes over her slot
- Tina Gifty Naa Adjeley Mensah – Weija Gbawe: Tina Gifty Naa Adjeley Mensah, Deputy Health Minister, lost in the parliamentary primary for Weija Gbawe.
