In a shocking turn of events, Ghana’s Communications and Digitalization Minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has lost her parliamentary seat in the Ablekuma West constituency.
According to provisional results, Rev. Kwaku Addo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) secured 20,444 votes, while Ursula Owusu-Ekuful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) garnered 16,304 votes.
This unexpected defeat marks a significant upset for the NPP, as Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has been a prominent figure in Ghanaian politics.
First elected as the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West in 2012, she has since become a key player in the NPP, serving as the Minister for Communications and Digitalization since 2017.
Ursula Owusu-Ekuful’s loss is likely to send shockwaves through the NPP, as she has been a vocal advocate for the party’s policies.
Her defeat may also have implications for the NPP’s overall performance in the 2024 general elections.
As the dust settles on this unexpected result, Ghanaian politics is sure to be abuzz with analysis and speculation.
Source: OccupyGh.com
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