On December 7, 2024, Ghanaians headed to the polls in a historic election that saw John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) reclaim the presidency, defeating Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). This marks Mahama’s return to power after a keenly contested race and his final term under Ghana’s constitution.
Presidential Results Approximate
According to Multi DebrichGroup.com analyst, Mahama secured approximately 58.48% (3,180,172) of the votes, defeating Dr. Bawumia, who garnered about 40.89% (2,223,277). Independent candidates and minor party representatives collectively accounted for the remaining votes. Mahama’s victory was particularly significant as he won major regions like Greater Accra, Central, Volta, and Northern, among others. Bawumia retained strongholds in the Ashanti region, and North East regions, reflecting the deep regional divides in Ghana’s political landscape.
A Peaceful Transition
Dr. Bawumia gracefully conceded defeat before the official declaration by the Electoral Commission, emphasizing the importance of peace and democracy. He congratulated Mahama and pledged to support a smooth transition, reinforcing Ghana’s reputation for political stability and democratic maturity.
Parliamentary Results
The NDC also made significant gains in the parliamentary elections, winning around 102 seats out of 275 as of time of writing, compared to the NPP’s 40 seats. This outcome positions the NDC for a commanding majority in the next Parliament. Key battleground regions, such as Western and Bono East, tilted decisively in favor of the NDC, consolidating their legislative influence. Meanwhile, a few constituencies remain closely contested, with results pending in 29 seats.
List of confirmed provisional winners of 2024 Ghana Parliamentary Election Results
– Agnes Naa Momo Lartey (NDC) retained her Krowor Constituency seat with 39,198 votes, defeating the NPP’s Emmanuel Laryea Odai, who polled 23,116 votes.
– Oti Bless (NDC) secured his fourth term as MP for Nkwanta-North with 25,402 votes against Mr Nador’s 22,733 votes.
– Alhassan Suhuyini (NDC) was re-elected as MP for Tamale North, polling 28,521 votes over his opponent’s 12,317 votes.
– Samuel Atta Mills (NDC) retained the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) seat with 30,220 votes, ahead of the NPP’s Dennis Percyval Quaicoe, who garnered 17,675 votes.
– Ibrahim Mutala Mohammed (NDC) won Tamale Central with a commanding 52,263 votes, defeating the NPP’s Sule Salifu, who secured 16,647 votes.
– Rashid Pelpuo (NDC) retained the Wa Central seat with 38,579 votes, beating the NPP’s Hajia Humu Awudu, who obtained 30,724 votes.
– Zanetor Agyemang-Rawlings (NDC) was re-elected in Klottey Korle, garnering 39,700 votes over NPP rival Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, who received 23,558 votes.
Key Gains by the NDC
– Emelia Ankomah (NDC) made history by flipping the traditionally NPP-held Upper Denkyira East seat, securing 24,426 votes against Dr Awuah Kwofie’s 18,895 votes.
– Felix Ofosu Kwakye (NDC) claimed the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese seat with 30,607 votes, defeating Eric Kobina Nyanteh (NPP), who polled 19,598 votes.
– Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi Dorani (NDC) unseated veteran MP KT Hammond in Adansi Asokwa with 14,229 votes. Hammond received 13,275 votes.
– Rev Kweku Addo (NDC) triumphed over incumbent Ursula Owusu-Ekuful in Ablekuma West, polling 31,866 votes to her 26,575.
– Abdul Rauf Tongym Tubazu (NDC) claimed Ayawaso Central with 29,755 votes, defeating NPP’s Henry Quartey, who garnered 23,345 votes.
– Okle Felix Akwetey (NDC) won Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfro with 37,473 votes, ahead of Sylvester Tetteh (NPP), who secured 27,888 votes.
– Rachel Owusuaa (NDC) narrowly defeated Twum Barimah (NPP) in Dormaa East, polling 12,310 votes to his 12,050 votes.
– Prince Ebenezer Arhin (NDC) unseated Ophelia Mensah Hayford in Mfantseman with 35,832 votes.
NPP holds ground in Tano North
– Gideon Boako (NPP) successfully retained the Tano North seat for the NPP, garnering 21,127 votes over the NDC’s Pious Opoku.
Below are some other winners;
– Ahmed Ibrahim of the NDC retained the Banda seat with 9,150 votes, defeating Joe Danquah of the NPP, who garnered 8,010 votes.
– Alfred Kotey Ashie of the NDC won the Odododiodioo Constituency, securing 38,473 votes against Abdul Mannaf Sowah of the NPP, who polled 24,877 votes.
– Dr Kurt Nawaane of the NDC successfully defended the Nabdam seat with 11,192 votes, defeating Charles T. Ndanbon of the NPP, who obtained 6,680 votes.
– Charles Asiedu of the NDC unseated Benjamin Yeboah Sekyere of the NPP in the Tano South Constituency, securing 20,595 votes to Sekyere’s 18,697.
– Blay Nyameke Armah of the NDC claimed victory in Sekondi with 14,558 votes, ousting Tourism Minister Andrew Kofi Egyapa Mercer of the NPP, who polled 11,084 votes.
– George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan of the NDC retained the Cape Coast South seat with 21,277 votes, defeating Ernest Arthur of the NPP, who garnered 14,163 votes.
– Ohene Kwame Frimpong, an independent candidate and owner of Agogo Salt FM, defeated Andy Appiah-Kubi of the NPP in Asante Akyem North, polling 26,926 votes to Appiah-Kubi’s 8,933.
– Dr Dominic Ayine of the NDC retained the Bolgatanga East seat with 12,002 votes, beating Mathew Silas Amoah of the NPP, who received 7,415 votes.
– Rita Naa Odoley Sowah of the NDC held onto the La Dadekotopon seat with 16,976 votes, defeating Joseph Addo of the NPP, who secured 8,410 votes.
– Kojo Oppong Nkrumah of the NPP retained the Ofoase Ayirebi seat with 18,601 votes, surpassing Alfred Osei-Poku of the NDC, who polled 13,415 votes.
– Nurein Shiabu Migyimah of the NDC won the Assin Central seat with 16,343 votes, defeating Godfred Anewu of the NPP, who garnered 15,926 votes.
– Seid Mubarak of the NDC won the Sunyani East seat, defeating incumbent Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh of the NPP. Mubarak secured 34,453 votes, while Ameyaw-Cheremeh polled 22,306 votes. The declaration faced delays, compelling the Electoral Commission to intervene.
– Michael Okyere Baafi retained the New Juaben South seat for the NPP, securing 32,134 votes to defeat Dr. Martin Otu Offei of the NDC, who garnered 23,735 votes.
– Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adams of the NPP retained the Karaga seat with 28,155 votes, defeating the NDC’s Sualihu Alhassan Dandawa, who polled 22,409 votes.
– Sammi Awuku of the NPP won the Akuapim North seat, securing 28,365 votes to defeat the NDC’s John Evans Kumordzi, who polled 14,217 votes. Awuku, the Director General of the National Lottery Authority, marked his first parliamentary victory with this commanding win.
– The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunnor wins the Awutu Senya East Constituency seat pipping the incumbent Mavis Hawa Koomson. Naa Koryoo secured 50,886 votes, defeating Hawa Koomson, who garnered 46,638 votes.
– The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for the Adentan Constituency, Mohammed Adamu Ramadan has joined the political history makers as the first MP to retain the seat successfully. In an emphatic win, Ramadan polled 56,303 to beat the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, Akosua Asaa Manu, who polled 35,143 to retain the seat he first won in 2020.
– Incumbent Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah of the NPP retained his seat following a fiercely contested election in the 2024 polls. Boamah, got 20,229 votes to hold onto the constituency edging his main contender, Abdulai Abu Baba Abubakar Sadiq of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) who amassed 18,783 votes.
– Sedem Kweku Afenyo of the NDC wins the Amansaman constituency with 53,759 votes, Yahya Kassim Atta of the NPP – his closest challenger amassed 39,525 votes.
– Jerry Ahmed Shaib of the NPP has been declared Member of Parliament-elect for the Weija-Gbawe Constituency, securing 32,608 votes against NDC’s Felix Odartey Lamptey, who garnered 30,460 votes.
– Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of the NDC retains the North Tongu constituency with 41,073 votes, Dr. John Savior Eleblu Yao came second with 3,035 votes.
– Mr Fred Agbenyo, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Guan Constituency of the Oti Region, has been elected as the Member of Parliament. He polled 9,963 votes to beat Michael Osibo, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Candidate, and Madam Sussie Sekor, National Democratic Party (NDP) Candidate who polled 2,998 and 82 votes, respectively.
– Mr Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey (NDC), the incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Keta constituency in the Volta Region, has retained the Keta parliamentary seat for the next four years. The NDC MP gathered 29,471 votes to beat his contender Mr Hope Courage Goldberg-Grimm Leketey of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who also polled 2,850 during the parliamentary election in the constituency.
– Jean-Marie Formadi, the NDC Parliamentary Candidate for the Biakoye Constituency in the Oti Region, has won the Seat for the Party. She polled 17,760 valid votes, representing 63.7 per cent as against 9,696 votes, representing 34.8 per cent secured by Dr. Frank Yirenkyi, of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) while Paul Kwesi Demends, the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG) garnered 97 votes.
– Incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) Alexander Hotordze of the NDC emerged victorious in the Central Tongu constituency parliamentary election. Mr Hotordze secured 25,437 votes, maintaining his seat for the third consecutive term.
– Mr. Geoffrey Kini (NDC), the incumbent Member of Parliament for Nkwanta South Constituency in the Oti Region, has retained his seat. Mr. Kini obtained a total of 26,385 votes against his contestant, Madam Sherifa Sekyere-Tijani, the parliamentary candidate for the NPP, who obtained 18,385 votes.
– The incumbent MP Abla Dzifa Gomashie, on the ticket of the NDC in the Ketu South Constituency retained her seat with 78,902 votes. The former NPP Constituency Chairman and former Presiding Member of the Ketu South Municipal Assembly, Wisdom Petit Samuel Doe Haligah came second with 6,033 votes.
– Madam Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, the Parliamentary Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has emerged victorious in the Dome Kwabenya parliamentary race, unseating the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) candidate, Mike Oquaye Jnr. Akurugu was declared the winner by the Electoral Commission after she secured 51,634 votes, edging out Oquaye Jnr, who garnered 50,477 votes.
Significance and Outlook
This election marked a rare moment in Ghana’s Fourth Republic, with both major presidential candidates hailing from the northern regions. Mahama’s return to power is seen as a mandate for change amid rising economic challenges. His administration faces high expectations to address economic instability and foster national unity. The NPP, while disappointed, has vowed to regroup and hold the new government accountable.
These results underscore Ghana’s vibrant democratic process, with robust participation and peaceful resolution despite high stakes.
