Ewurabena Aubynn Sworn In as Ablekuma North MP on July 22, 2024, Amid Minority Walkout Drama

Aubynn’s Swearing-In Marks NDC’s Growing Majority in Parliament

July 22, 2024 – Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin officially swore in Ewurabena Aubynn as the new Member of Parliament (MP) for Ablekuma North in a ceremony overshadowed by a Minority Caucus walkout. The dramatic exit followed the Speaker’s refusal to allow Minority Chief Whip Frank Annor Dompreh to address the House before the swearing-in.

A Contentious Rerun Leads to NDC Victory

Aubynn’s victory comes after a high-stakes rerun held on July 15, 2024, in 19 polling stations within the constituency. The December 2024 parliamentary elections had ended in a deadlock due to allegations of electoral irregularities and the submission of unauthenticated pink sheets, forcing the Electoral Commission (EC) to withhold final results.

In the July 2024 rerun, Aubynn, representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC), narrowly defeated the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s Akua Afriyie with 34,090 votes against 33,881—a margin of just 209 votes.

NDC Gains Historic Two-Thirds Majority

Aubynn’s July 22 swearing-in flips Ablekuma North, a traditionally NPP stronghold, to the NDC, further solidifying the opposition party’s dominance in Parliament. This victory grants the NDC a two-thirds majority, a crucial advantage as they prepare for the 2026 legislative agenda.

Why This Matters for Ghana’s Political Landscape

• Shifting Constituencies: The NDC continues to make inroads in former NPP bastions.

• Legislative Power: A two-thirds majority enables the NDC to pass key bills without opposition support.

• 2026 Elections Preview: The result signals growing momentum for the NDC ahead of the next general elections.

What’s Next for Ablekuma North?

With Aubynn now sworn in, focus shifts to her first 100 days in office. Constituents will be watching for:

• Infrastructure projects

• Job creation initiatives

• Improved social services