In the aftermath of the recent parliamentary elections, several key figures from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), many of whom held influential positions at Jubilee House, faced unexpected losses in their constituencies.
These defeats are significant, especially considering the power and prominence these individuals held within the current administration.
Eugene Arhin, the Director of Communication at the Presidency, Jefferson Sackey, the Deputy Director of Communication, Harriet Kyeremanteng, an aide to the Chief of Staff, Joseph Addo, a chauffeur to President Akufo-Addo, and Aliu Fawaz, the Deputy Chief of Staff, all lost their bids for parliamentary seats.
Despite their influential positions, they were unable to translate their power into electoral success. Their defeats highlight a broader sentiment of voter discontent with the government, particularly over economic challenges and governance issues.
While these high-ranking figures faced setbacks, the NPP did experience success in other areas. Frank Asiedu Bekoe (Protozoa), a political aide to the Chief of Staff, secured a victory, as did K. B. Mahama, PhD, the Economic Advisor to the Vice President, and Gideon Boako, PhD, the Economic Advisor and Spokesperson for the Vice President.
Their wins demonstrate that the NPP still retains significant support, though their victories were overshadowed by the losses of some of the party’s top aides.
Meanwhile, the NDC made substantial gains in the just-ended elections, securing a total of 183 seats, while the NPP managed to hold on to 88 seats.
Beyond that, the Electoral Commission (EC) also completed the collation of seven constituencies, with the NPP winning each of them.
These constituencies were part of nine that the EC had initially struggled to collate due to various challenges, including incomplete and flawed results. The final confirmation of these results further solidified the NPP’s standing in the legislature.
