Ewurabena Aubynn Celebrates Expected Victory in Ablekuma North Rerun, Calls for Probe into Election Violence
Ewurabena Aubynn Celebrates Expected Victory in Ablekuma North Rerun, Calls for Probe into Election Violence
Ewurabena Aubynn, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, has been declared the Member of Parliament-elect for Ablekuma North following a fiercely contested rerun on July 11, 2025. Speaking to journalists at the Greater Accra Regional Electoral Commission (EC) office, Aubynn expressed confidence in her victory, stating, “A win was expected because we fought so hard.”
Her triumph, with 34,090 votes against the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Nana Akua Afriyie’s 33,881, marks the NDC’s first win in the constituency since 1992, ending the NPP’s 28-year dominance.
The rerun, held across 19 polling stations with over 6,000 eligible voters, was ordered after disputes over discrepancies in 37 polling stations from the December 7, 2024, general election.
Despite a low voter turnout, attributed to the working day, Aubynn’s grassroots campaign secured a narrow 209-vote margin. The EC’s decision to rerun the election followed months of legal battles, with the NPP’s attempt to secure a High Court injunction dismissed, forcing their participation despite an initial boycott.
Addressing reports of violence, including the assault on former MP Hawa Koomson, NPP candidate Nana Akua Afriyie, and journalists at the Odorkor Methodist Church polling station, Aubynn said she was unaware of the incidents due to her focus on monitoring polling stations. “I’ve been busy and haven’t seen social media or television,” she noted, urging police to investigate and hold perpetrators accountable.
“These are security issues, and the police will take action.”
Aubynn thanked her constituents for their trust, pledging to deliver transformative change. “The people of Ablekuma North wanted change, and now that change has come, we will work with it,” she affirmed. Her victory strengthens the NDC’s foothold in Greater Accra, signaling a shift in the region’s political landscape ahead of the 2028 general election.
Political analysts attribute the NPP’s loss to internal divisions, inconsistent messaging on the rerun, and the violent disruptions, which included attacks on journalists and party officials. The Ghana Journalists Association and government officials have condemned the violence, with calls for swift justice.
Aubynn’s win, described as a “historic first,” adds to the NDC’s parliamentary tally, now at 184 seats compared to the NPP’s 83, reinforcing their urban and peri-urban gains.
