Two well-known female MPs decided to leave their current seats and run for office in other constituencies, in a calculated political turn of events.
This article centers on these two Members of Parliament, their individual constituencies, the new ground they intended to cover, and the extent of their success or failure.
Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei
In a surprising move, Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei, the Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry and incumbent MP for Akuapem North, has opted out of seeking re-election in her current constituency. Instead, she has set her sights on the Okaikwei North Constituency.
This unexpected decision is linked to various factors, including reported discord with party members in Akuapem North. This shift in focus creates an opportunity for Sammy Awuku, the Director-General of the National Lotteries Authority (NLA), to contest for the Akuapem North seat.
Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei, hailing from Akropong in Ghana’s Eastern Region, is currently serving her second term as an MP.
Adding intrigue to her decision, she emerged victorious in the Okaikwei North New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary on December 2.
She defeated opponents, including former Deputy Chief Executive of MASLOC, Alberta Afia Akoto, and former MP for the constituency, Fuseini Issa.
The Okaikwei seat, traditionally an NPP stronghold, witnessed an unexpected outcome in 2020 when Theresa Awuni of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) secured victory.
Sophia Ackuaku
In a significant political maneuver, Sophia Ackuaku, a dedicated NDC MP representing Domeabra-Obom, has chosen to step down from her current seat and pursue candidacy for the Ayawaso Central constituency.
Having faithfully served her constituency for two terms, encompassing the years 2016 and 2020, Sophia Ackuaku encountered an unexpected turn in her political trajectory. Despite her established track record, she was unable to secure her seat in parliament, losing her bid to represent the Ayawaso Central constituency during her party’s parliamentary primaries.
Consequently, her tenure as MP officially concludes on January 7, 2025.