The 2024 general elections in Ghana highlighted a blend of political continuity and shifts in voter sentiment across the nation’s 16 regions, showcasing significant gains for the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The NDC achieved a resounding victory, securing 13 out of the 16 regions in the presidential race, while the New Patriotic Party (NPP) managed wins in only three.
This outcome underscored the NDC’s robust national appeal and the electorate’s inclination towards change.
The parliamentary contests further solidified the NDC’s dominance.
Four regions—Volta, Oti, Upper East, and Upper West—overwhelmingly backed the NDC, with the party sweeping all constituencies in these regions.
Notably, the NPP failed, unable to secure all constituencies in any region, including its traditional stronghold, the Ashanti Region.
Regions won entirely by the NDC were:
- Volta Region: A longstanding NDC stronghold, the party claimed victory in all 18 constituencies, reaffirming its deep-seated support.
- Oti Region: The NDC maintained its grip, winning all 9 constituencies in the region.
- Upper East Region: The party achieved a clean sweep, capturing all 15 parliamentary seats.
- Upper West Region: The NDC sustained its dominance, winning decisively in all 11 constituencies.
In several regions, the NDC was close to complete dominance, with the NPP clinging to just one constituency in each:
- Bono Region: The NDC secured 10 out of 11 seats, leaving one for the NPP.
- Savannah Region: The NDC won 6 out of 7 seats, with the NPP narrowly holding onto one.
- Ahafo Region: The NDC claimed 4 of the 5 parliamentary seats, with one going to the NPP.
- Bono East Region: The NDC captured 9 of the 10 declared seats. One seat, the Techiman South Constituency, remains undeclared.
These results reflect a shifting political landscape and significant voter confidence in the NDC, marking a notable realignment in Ghana’s electoral map.