Entertainment Figures Secure Seats In 9th Parliament

Several prominent figures from Ghana’s entertainment industry have successfully transitioned from the stage to the political arena, securing seats in the 9th Parliament.

During the 2024 elections, several entertainment personalities from both the NDC and NPP contested for parliamentary seats in various constituencies.

On December 9, 2024, Jean Mensa, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, officially declared John Mahama the President-elect after securing 56.5% of the total votes cast.

John Setor Dumelo Wins Ayawaso West Wuogon Seat

Actor, businessman, and politician John Setor Dumelo contested the Ayawaso West Wuogon seat on the NDC ticket, marking his second attempt against Lydia Seyram Alhassan, who won the seat in 2020. Dumelo achieved a landslide victory, polling 47,560 votes, while Alhassan secured 39,214 votes. This win is seen as a significant shift in Ayawaso West Wuogon, long considered a stronghold of the NPP.

Baba Sadiq Wins Okaikwei Central Seat

Music entrepreneur Baba Sadiq made his political debut as the NDC candidate for the Okaikwei Central constituency. Despite a period of confrontation and disagreement, he was declared the MP-elect after defeating incumbent MP Patrick Boamah. Sadiq secured 15,383 votes, while Boamah garnered 14,989 votes. The results came from the collation of data from 141 polling stations, representing 78% of the total votes.

A Plus Wins Gomoa Central Seat

Kwame Asare Obeng, known as Kwame A-plus, made a significant impact by winning the Gomoa Central seat as an independent candidate. A-plus defeated the incumbent MP, Naana Eyiah, with 14,277 votes out of 36,026 valid votes cast. Eyiah, representing the NPP, received 11,637 votes, while Ywason Mohamed of the NDC secured 10,112 votes.

The musician, who had once been aligned with the NPP, chose to run as an independent candidate after falling out with the party. His victory came as a surprise to Eyiah and her supporters.