Ayawaso West

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Ayawaso West Wuogon
constituency
for the Parliament of Ghana
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District Accra Metropolitan Area
Region Greater Accra Region of Ghana
Current constituency
Party New Patriotic Party
MP John Dumelo

Ayawaso West or Ayawaso West Wuogon is one of the constituencies in Accra represented in the Parliament of Ghana. [1] It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election. Ayawaso West is located in the Accra Metropolitan Area of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.

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The current member of parliament for the constituency is John Dumelo. [2]

Members of Parliament

First electedMemberPartyPresident
1992 Kenneth Dzirasah

(First Deputy Speaker)

National Democratic Congress Jerry Rawlings
1996 Mrs. Rebecca Akweley Adotey National Democratic Congress Jerry Rawlings
2000 George Isaac Amoo New Patriotic Party John Kufuor
2004 Akosua Frema Osei-Opare New Patriotic Party John Kufuor
2012 Emmanuel Kwabena Kyeremateng Agyarko New Patriotic Party John Atta Mills
2019 Lydia Alhassan [3] New Patriotic Party Nana Akufo-Addo
2020 Lydia Alhassan New Patriotic Party Nana Akufo-Addo
2024 John Dumelo National Democratic Congress (Ghana) John Mahama

Elections

2020 Ghanaian Election:Ayawaso West
Source:
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
New Patriotic Party Lydia Seyram Alhassan 39,85151.4
National Democratic Congress John Dumelo 37,47848.3
People's National Convention Gifty Botchway1600.2
Majority2,3733.1
Turnout

Following the death of her husband, Lydia Alhassan stood for and won the by-election for his seat. [4]

2019 By-election:Ayawaso West
Source: GhanaWeb
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
New Patriotic Party Lydia Seyram Alhassan 12,04168.80
National Democratic Congress Kwasi Delali Brempong5,34130.52
Progressive People's Party William Kofi Dowokpor1020.58
Liberal Party of GhanaClement Boadi170.1
Majority6,70038.28
Turnout 17, 58919.83
MPs elected in the Ghanaian parliamentary election, 2008:Ayawaso West
Source: Ghana Home Page
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
New Patriotic Party Akosua Frema Osei-Opare 24,60343.2
National Democratic Congress Albert Kwadwo Twum Boafo21,56437.8
Convention People's Party William Kofi Dowokpor7,91013.9
Independent Samuel Kobby Adiepena2,5474.5
People's National Convention Henry Haruna Asante3740.7
Majority3,0395.4
Turnout

The Assembly

On the 15th of March, 2018, the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly (AWMA) was established as a distinct entity, separated from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), through the enactment of Legislative Instrument (LI) 2312. Its administrative center is located in Dzorwulu. The inaugural plan for the assembly is the 2018-2021 Medium Term Development Plan, which will lay the foundation for the Municipality's socio-economic advancement. Covering an area of 385 square kilometers, the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly (AWMA) encompasses approximately 3.0% of the total land area of the Greater Accra Region. [5]

The Ayawaso West Municipality stands as a contemporary and cosmopolitan region, boasting a rich tapestry of individuals from various socio-cultural backgrounds. The local populace primarily consists of Ga people who observe the Homowo Festival, while the area also accommodates Ga-Dangme, Akan with Northern heritage, Ewe, Nigerian, and other ethnic groups who either reside or work within its boundaries. Additionally, the municipality is host to an array of expatriates from around the globe, engaged in both living and working capacities. The prevalent languages spoken encompass Twi, Ga, Ewe, and a spectrum of other dialects.

Leading the administrative affairs is Mr. Bernard Kwesi Pari Sakyiama, serving as the present Municipal Coordinating Director for the assembly.

Hon. Sandra Owusu Ahinkorah brings to her role as the inaugural Municipal Chief Executive of the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly an extensive background, boasting more than 18 years of hands-on experience in managerial capacities across both domestic and international public and private sectors. [6]

Projects

See also

References

  1. "Ayawaso West Wuogon shooting: Government is yet to compensate me - Victim - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  2. "Ghana election results: John Dumelo win Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary seat". BBC News Pidgin. 2024-12-08. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
  3. "Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election: NPP's Lydia Alhassan wins seat with 68.8%". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2019-02-02.
  4. "Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election: NPP's Lydia Alhassan wins seat with 68.8%". www.myjoyonline.com. 31 January 2019. Archived from the original on 7 March 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  5. "Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly". aywma.gov.gh. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
  6. "AYWMA - The MCE". aywma.gov.gh. Retrieved 2023-08-17.
  7. "AYWMA - Projects". aywma.gov.gh. Retrieved 2023-08-17.