The New Patriotic Party (NPP) faces a significant setback as forty-seven (47) ‘experienced’ lawmakers from the majority caucus will not return to Ghana’s next Parliament after their defeat in the recent parliamentary primaries.
A total of 28 MPs failed to secure a return to Parliament, indicating shifts in the party’s internal dynamics leading up to the 2024 general elections.
These defeats mark a noticeable change within the NPP, with new candidates vying for parliamentary positions.
Nineteen MPs affiliated with the majority caucus of the NPP have already announced they will not seek re-election in 2024, sparking speculation about the party’s future direction.
Notable MPs opting out of re-election include figures like Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu (Suame), First Deputy Speaker Joe Osei Owusu (Bekwai), Atta Akyea (Abuakwa South), Joe Ghartey (Essikado Ketan), and Ken Agyapong (Assin Central).
Their collective decision creates a void in the party’s leadership and parliamentary representation.
In total, the NPP lost forty-seven experienced MPs, although some were one-term lawmakers.
