In a surprising turn of events, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has captured the Assin Central parliamentary seat, a constituency long regarded as a New Patriotic Party (NPP) stronghold and the political base of Kennedy Agyapong.
The NDC candidate secured 16,343 votes, narrowly defeating the NPP’s candidate, who garnered 15,926 votes. This unexpected outcome marks a historic shift in a seat held for years by Kennedy Agyapong, a prominent and influential figure within the NPP.
Kennedy Agyapong’s dominance in Assin Central spanned several election cycles, during which he built a reputation as one of the party’s most outspoken and recognizable members. His departure from the race left the NPP with the challenge of maintaining its grip on the constituency, a challenge they ultimately could not overcome.
The NDC’s triumph in Assin Central is being celebrated as a major breakthrough, symbolizing their ability to make inroads into traditional NPP territories. Analysts attribute the victory to a combination of factors, including effective grassroots mobilization, voter fatigue with the NPP, and a strategic campaign by the NDC candidate.
The loss of Assin Central adds to what appears to be a challenging election cycle for the NPP. This result, along with others across the country, could indicate a shift in voter sentiment ahead of the final national results.
As the NDC candidate prepares to represent Assin Central in Parliament, this victory signals a new era for the constituency and a significant moment in Ghana’s 2024 general elections.
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— Ghana News Agency (@GHANANEWSAGENCY) December 8, 2024
