IN A DRAMATIC electoral upset, Ewurabena Aubynn of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has made history by winning the Ablekuma North parliamentary seat; ending the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP’s) unbroken 28-year dominance since 1992.
Final results from the Electoral Commission (EC), declared late Friday night, showed Aubynn securing 34,090 votes, narrowly defeating the NPP’s Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie, who polled 33,881.
A total of 68,382 votes were cast across all 281 polling stations, including 19 affected by the July 11 rerun. Rejected ballots stood at 411.
The re-run followed a disputed December 2024 election where unauthenticated result sheets and legal challenges led to a High Court ruling in January 2025, ordering a full collation. However, unresolved irregularities forced the EC to call for fresh voting in specific areas.
Tensions flared ahead of the re-run as top NPP officials boycotted the election, citing “electoral injustice.” Despite this, Madam Afriyie continued her campaign, backed by grassroots supporters.
Reported divisions, low morale, and violence on election day, including an attack on Madam Afriyie and former Minister Hawa Koomson; shook the NPP’s base.
Violence marred voting in several areas, with unidentified thugs storming polling stations. A journalist was assaulted by a police officer, who was later interdicted. Still, the process continued, and voter turnout remained strong.
Ewurabena Aubynn’s victory is being hailed as a political earthquake in Greater Accra. Her campaign, focused on accountability and community development, gained traction; especially among youth and first-time voters.
Political analysts say her win reflects a combination of NPP disunity, EC firmness on due process, and the NDC’s clear messaging under the Resetting Ghana Agenda. Aubynn’s success redefines the political dynamics in Ablekuma North, and possibly beyond.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
