Mrs Faustina Elikplim Akurugu, the Parliamentary Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has emerged victorious in the Dome Kwabenya parliamentary race, unseating the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) candidate, Mike Oquaye Jnr.
Akurugu was declared the winner by the Returning Officer, Mr James Couffie after she secured 51,634 votes, representing 50.00 edging out Oquaye Jnr, who got 50,477 votes representing 48.88.
The electoral process was marred by tensions, with supporters of both parties engaging in heated disputes and trading accusations to their opponent.
Despite the challenges, the collation and announcement of results proceeded under close scrutiny.
Faustina Akurugu’s victory adds to the NDC’s gains in this election, further consolidating the party’s position in Parliament.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
