Ewurabena Aubynn, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, has won the Ablekuma North parliamentary seat in a rerun election held on July 11, 2025.
This victory marks a significant upset, ending decades of dominance by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the constituency. Aubynn secured 34,090 votes, narrowly defeating NPP’s Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie, who garnered 33,881 votes.
The rerun election was necessitated by the inconclusive results of the December 7, 2024, general election, which were marred by irregularities and missing endorsements on pink sheets.
Despite the NPP’s initial vow to boycott the rerun, Afriyie decided to participate, drawing quiet support from some party members.
*Key Highlights of the Election:*
– *Campaign and Election Day:* The campaign period was intense, with the NDC deploying high-level officials to rally behind Aubynn. Election day saw some disruptions, including an incident where a police officer was later interdicted for assaulting a journalist.
– *Results and Implications:* Aubynn’s win not only flips a traditionally NPP stronghold but also boosts the NDC’s momentum heading into the 2028 general elections. Political analysts attribute the NPP’s loss to internal infighting and confusion over the party’s participation in the rerun.
– *Reaction and What’s Next:* The Electoral Commission is expected to officially declare and gazette the results in the coming days. Aubynn’s victory signals a potential shift in the political landscape of the Greater Accra Region, where once-safe constituencies are becoming battlegrounds.
