In the recent internal elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), a considerable number of incumbent Members of Parliament (MPs) lost their bids, resulting in them not being able to represent their constituents in the upcoming 2024 election. The primaries, held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, witnessed the defeat of several notable figures within the party.
Among the incumbents who faced defeat was Kwabena Donkor, the former Minister for Power and MP for Pru East. He lost to Lord Kwaku Boam, with Boam securing 474 votes compared to Donkor's 371 votes and Bright Fiawornu's 66 votes.
In addition, ABA Fuseini, a three-time MP for the Sagnerigu constituency, was defeated by Attah Issah, who obtained 801 votes. Likewise, Thomas Dalu, the incumbent MP for Chiana-Paga, lost his slot to a young businessman named Nikyema Alamzy, with Alamzy securing 488 votes against Dalu's 300 votes.
Simon Akibange Aworigo emerged victorious with 475 votes, defeating three other aspirants, including the incumbent MP for Navrongo Central, Samson Tangombu Chiragia.
Edward Bawa, the MP for Bongo, also suffered defeat at the hands of Charles Bawaduah. This outcome highlights the changing dynamics within the NDC and the party members' decisions in the primaries.
In total, there were 16 incumbent MPs who lost their slots in the internal elections. The full list includes Kwabena Donkor (Pru East), ABA Fuseini (Sagnerigu), Thomas Dalu (Chiana-Paga), Samson Tangombu Chiragia (Navrongo Central), Edward Bawa (Bongo), Alex Adomako (Sekyere Afram Plains), Wisdom Gidisu (Krachie East), Abeiku Crentsil (Ekumfi), Albert Akuka Alalzuuga (Garu), Della Sowah (Kpando), Augustine Tawia (Bia West), Angela Oforiwa Alorwu-Tay (Afadjato South), Peter Yaw Kwakye Ackah (Amenfi Central), Christian Otuteye (Sege), Kobena Woyome (South Tongu), and Sophia Ackuaku (currently MP for Domeabra-Obom but switched to Ayawaso Central).
This wave of defeats represents a significant shift within the NDC and foreshadows potential changes in the political landscape leading up to the 2024 elections. The party will need to regroup and strategize accordingly to strengthen their prospects in the coming years.
List of Find the 16 incumbent MPs who lost their slots below:
1. Kwabena Donkor – Pru East
2. ABA Fuseini – Sagnerigu
3. Thomas Dalu – Chiana-Paga
4. Samson Tangombu Chiragia – Navrongo Central
5. Edward Bawa – Bongo
6. Alex Adomako – Sekyere Afram Plains
7. Wisdom Gidisu – Krachie East
8. Abeiku Crentsil – Ekumfi
9. Albert Akuka Alalzuuga – Garu
10. Della Sowah – Kpando
11. Augustine Tawia – Bia West
12. Angela Oforiwa Alorwu-Tay – Afadjato South
13. Peter Yaw Kwakye Ackah – Amenfi Central
14. Christian Otuteye – Sege
15. Kobena Woyome – South Tongu
16. Sophia Ackuaku – Current MP for Domeabra-Obom but switched to Ayawaso Central