Politics of Sunday, 8 December 2024

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

‘Almighty’ Hawa Koomson kicked out of Parliament by NDC’s Phillis Naa Koryor

A photo collage of Mavis Hawa Koomson and Phillis Naa Koryor A photo collage of Mavis Hawa Koomson and Phillis Naa Koryor

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Awutu Senya East Constituency, Phillis Naa Koryor, has been declared the elected Member of Parliament for the constituency in the recent December 7, 2024, presidential and parliamentary elections.

According to the returning officer of the Electoral Commission, Mavis Hawa Koomson, who doubles as Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, received 45,638 of the total valid votes cast, while Phillis Naa Koryor won with 50,886.

Meanwhile, Vice-President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, officially conceded defeat to his main opponent, John Dramani Mahama, in Ghana’s 2024 Presidential Election.

Dr. Bawumia made the announcement at a press conference on Sunday, December 8, 2024, emphasizing that his decision to concede defeat was motivated by the need to reduce tension and preserve national peace.

He promised that his government would ensure a smooth transition of power to John Mahama and is available to help when the need arises.



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