In a surprising turn of events, several prominent staffers from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, many of whom held key positions at Jubilee House, were defeated in the recent parliamentary elections.
The unexpected losses are particularly striking given the influential roles these individuals played in the current administration.
Among the notable figures who failed to secure parliamentary seats are Eugene Arhin, the Director of Communication at the Presidency, and Jefferson Sackey, the Deputy Director of Communication.
Harriet Kyeremanteng, an aide to the Chief of Staff, Joseph Addo, the President’s chauffeur, and Aliu Fawaz, the Deputy Chief of Staff, were also unable to win their respective constituencies.
These defeats are seen as significant, considering the stature of these individuals within the government.
Their inability to convert their positions of power into electoral success suggests a wider voter discontent, especially related to the country’s economic struggles and various governance issues.
Despite these high-profile losses, the NPP did see victories in other areas. Frank Asiedu Bekoe (Protozoa), a political aide to the Chief of Staff, secured a win, as did K. B. Mahama, PhD, the Economic Advisor to the Vice President, and Gideon Boako, PhD, the Economic Advisor and Spokesperson for the Vice President.
These successes highlight that the NPP still maintains significant support, though the overall picture remains mixed due to the setbacks faced by key government figures.
In contrast, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) made impressive strides, securing 183 parliamentary seats in the election. The NPP, however, was able to hold on to 88 seats.
The final confirmation of results also saw the NPP winning seven additional constituencies, which had previously faced challenges in the collation process due to incomplete or flawed results.
This election has left many questioning the government’s standing as voter sentiments appear to shift in response to ongoing challenges in the country.
