In a closely contested race, Ebi Bright of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has been declared the winner of the Tema Central Parliamentary election.
Bright secured a total of 18,539 votes, narrowly defeating her opponent, Charles Forson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who garnered 18,421 votes. The razor-thin margin underscored the intensity of the contest.
This victory represents a critical achievement for Bright and the NDC, as they managed to unseat the NPP in this key constituency. Bright’s win is seen as part of the broader momentum that propelled the NDC to success in the 2024 elections.
The NDC’s strong showing in the parliamentary elections was complemented by the decisive victory of its presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, who was declared President-elect by the Electoral Commission.
Mahama garnered 6,328,397 votes, representing 56.55% of the valid votes cast, defeating the NPP’s Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who obtained 4,657,304 votes, or 41.61%.
Nationally, the NDC also captured a parliamentary majority, securing over 170 seats so far including key constituencies traditionally held by the NPP. This landslide has bolstered the party’s position and given Mahama a strong mandate as he prepares to lead Ghana once again.
