Ayawaso West
Ghana parliament constituency
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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. The current member of parliament for the constituency is John Dumelo.[2]
| Ayawaso West Wuogon | |
|---|---|
| constituency for the Parliament of Ghana | |
| |
| District | Accra Metropolitan Area |
| Region | Greater Accra Region of Ghana |
| Current constituency | |
| Party | National Democratic Congress |
| MP | John Dumelo |
Members of Parliament
Elections
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Patriotic Party | Lydia Seyram Alhassan | 39,851 | 51.4 | — | |
| National Democratic Congress | John Dumelo | 37,478 | 48.3 | — | |
| People's National Convention | Gifty Botchway | 160 | 0.2 | — | |
| Majority | 2,373 | 3.1 | — | ||
| Turnout | — | ||||
Following the death of her husband, Lydia Alhassan stood for and won the by-election for his seat.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Patriotic Party | Lydia Seyram Alhassan | 12,041 | 68.80 | — | |
| National Democratic Congress | Kwasi Delali Brempong | 5,341 | 30.52 | — | |
| Progressive People's Party | William Kofi Dowokpor | 102 | 0.58 | — | |
| Liberal Party of Ghana | Clement Boadi | 17 | 0.1 | — | |
| Majority | 6,700 | 38.28 | — | ||
| Turnout | 17, 589 | 19.83 | — | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Patriotic Party | Akosua Frema Osei-Opare | 24,603 | 43.2 | — | |
| National Democratic Congress | Albert Kwadwo Twum Boafo | 21,564 | 37.8 | — | |
| Convention People's Party | William Kofi Dowokpor | 7,910 | 13.9 | — | |
| Independent | Samuel Kobby Adiepena | 2,547 | 4.5 | — | |
| People's National Convention | Henry Haruna Asante | 374 | 0.7 | — | |
| Majority | 3,039 | 5.4 | — | ||
| 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.[6]
Leading the administrative affairs is Mr. Bernard Kwesi Pari Sakyiama, serving as the present Municipal Coordinating Director for the assembly.
The Chief Municipal Executive, MCE, Hon. Sandra Owusu Ahinkorah has assured the people of Ayawaso West Municipality that the government would establish a senior high school in the area to enable them benefit from the free SHS program. She made this announcement at the 62nd Independence Day in Accra.[7]
Projects
- Construction of 3, 2 Unit school feeding kitchens - This is an ongoing project within the assembly that started on 18/09/2019. Beneficiary Communities includes Legon Staff Village School, Mamobi Prisons School, Abelenkpe Primary 1 Basic School.
- Construction of 6-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities - This project started in 17/09/2019 and is currently ongoing. Beneficiary Communities includes Abelenkpe.
- PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF LOCAL ROADS - The project is currently underway in certain sections of the assembly, while sealing on the Westland By-Pass Link has been finished in other areas. The Westland community is among the beneficiaries of this initiative.[8]