Political Power Play: John Dumelo Beats Lydia Alhassan In Epic Ayawaso West Election

Political Power Play: John Dumelo Beats Lydia Alhassan In Epic Ayawaso West Election

Renowned Ghanaian actor John Dumelo has made a historic political breakthrough, securing a victory in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency in the 2024 general elections. Dumelo, representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC), defeated incumbent Lydia Alhassan…READ MORE…

of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), with Dumelo earning 40,561 votes compared to Alhassan’s 27,377 votes.

The parliamentary election, held on December 7, 2024, marks a major milestone for Dumelo, who had previously contested the same seat in 2020, only to lose in a tight race to Alhassan. This victory adds a new chapter to Dumelo’s political journey, following a career that began in 1991 as an actor. The star of both Ghana’s Gollywood and Nigeria’s Nollywood industries, Dumelo has become a household name across West Africa.

In other news, Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of Nigeria’s Labour Party, offered his congratulations to Ghana’s newly elected president, John Mahama. Obi praised Ghana’s electoral process, calling it a triumph for democracy and political maturity.

In his statement, Obi urged Mahama to focus on key developmental sectors including education, health, and poverty alleviation, emphasizing the need for progress and unity across the African continent.

Obi expressed:
“Your victory is a shining example of democratic values and peaceful transitions. May your presidency usher in transformative progress, lifting the Ghanaian people and inspiring unity and development across Africa.”

For More Information And News Update, Join Ireporteronline WhatsApp Channel With Link Below: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaV4jB6DuMRgwqnJCF32 For advertisement inquiries only, kindly send a message to 09010649814 on Whatsapp