Ghana’s 9th Parliament welcomed a fresh batch of lawmakers, with several first-time MPs taking their seats in the legislative body.
After a significant number of losses at the polls, Ghana’s ninth legislature will have 135 new faces.
In 2020, the Eighth Parliament welcomed 101 new faces, while in 2017, 126 new faces entered the House.
These new parliamentarians will play a crucial role in shaping the country’s future.
According to Ghana’s parliamentary system, the country has a unicameral legislature composed of 276 Members of Parliament from single-member constituencies.
The new MPs will be part of this legislative body, working alongside seasoned politicians to pass laws and make key decisions for the nation.
The first-time MPs bring a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to the table.
Some have come from the business world, while others have a background in entertainment, social activism, and public service.
This diversity is expected to enrich the debates and discussions in Parliament, bringing fresh perspectives to the legislative process.
As they settle into their new roles, the first-time MPs will face a steep learning curve.
They will need to navigate the complexities of parliamentary procedure, build relationships with their colleagues, and balance the needs of their constituents with the demands of their new role.
As Ghana’s Parliament begins a new session, all eyes will be on the first-time MPs to see how they will perform.
Will they bring a breath of fresh air to the legislative body, or will they struggle to find their footing? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the future of Ghana’s Parliament looks bright with this new crop of lawmakers.
Below is the list of new faces in Ghana’s 9th Parliament:
- Abdul Rauf Tongym Tubazu – Ayawaso Central (NDC)
- John Dumelo – Ayawaso West Wuogon (NDC)
- Migyimah Shaibu Nurein – Assin Central (NDC)
- Blay Nyameke Armah – Sekondi (NDC)
- Obeng Kwame Asare – Gomoa Central (IND)
- Ohene Kwame Frimpong – Asante Akyem North (IND)
- Rev. Kweku Addo – Ablekuma West (NDC)
- Arhin Ebenezer Prince – Mfantseman (NDC)
- Godwin Animli Dorgbadzi-Dorani – Adansi Asokwa (NDC)
- Okle Felix Akwetey – Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfrom (NDC)
- Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor – Awutu Senya East (NDC)
- Felix Kwakye Ofosu – Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese (NDC)
- Pius Opoku Sampson – Tano North (NDC)
- Millicent Yeboah Amankwah – Sunyani West (NDC)
- John Darko – Suame (NPP)
- Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru (NPP)
- Abdul-Fatawu Alhassan – Yendi (NDC)
- Ralph Poku-Adusei – Bekwai (NPP)
- Kingsley Agyemang – Abuakwa South (NPP)
- Jerry Ahmed Shaib – Weija Gbawe (NPP)
- Addo-Frempong Nana Ampaw Kwame – Abuakwa North (NPP)
- Atta Issah – Sagnarigu (NDC)
- Seth Osei-Akoto – Atwima Mponua (NPP)
- Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh – Bosome-Freho (NPP)
- Francis Kwabena Berepong Owusu-Akyaw – Juaben (NPP)
- Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo – Manso Nkwanta (NPP)
- Fred Kyei Asamoah – Offinso North (NPP)
- Damata Ama Appianimaa Salam – Afigya Kwabre South (NPP)
- Emmanuel Tobbin – Anyaa/Sowutuom (NPP)
- James Enu – Tema West (NDC)
- Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo – Hohoe (NDC)
- Sammi Awuku – Akuapim North (NPP)
- Agbenyo Fred Kwesi – Guan (NDC)
- Isaac Awuku Yibor – Domeabra/Obom (NDC)
- Shirley Kyei—Atwima-Nwabiagya South (NPP)
- Nasira Afrah Gyekye – Sekyere Afram Plains (NDC)
- Millicent Yeboah Amankwah – Sunyani West (NDC)
- Felicia Adjei – Kintampo South (NDC)
- Ernestina Ofori Dangbey—Agona West (NDC)
- Lawrencia Dziwornu – Akwapim South (NDC)
- Laurette Korkor Asante – Atiwa West (NPP)
- Ida Adjoa Asiedu—Ayensuano (NPP)
- Gloria Owusu—Trobu (NPP)
- Jean-Marie Formadi- Biakoye (NDC)
- Mavis Kuukua Bissue—Ahanta West (NDC)
- Joana Gyan Cudjoe—Amenfi Central (NDC)
- Emelia Arthur—Shama (NDC)
- Rachel Amma Owusuaa – Dormaa East (NDC)
- Fatahiya Abdul Aziz – Savelugu (NPP)
- Emelia Ankomah – Upper Denkyira East (NDC)
- Alfred Kotey Ashie – Odododiodio (NDC)
- Gideon Boako – Tano North (NPP)
- Felicia Adjei – Kintampo South (NDC)
- Mohammed Haruna – Asunafo North (NDC)
- Charles Asiedu – Tano South (NDC)
- Frederick Acheampong – Ahafo Ano South East (NDC)
- Frank Yeboah – Atwima Nwabiagya North (NPP)
- Onyina-Acheampong Akwasi Gyamfi – Kwabre East (NPP)
- Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah – Manhyia South (NPP)
- Samuel Aboagye – Obuasi East (NDC)
- Anthony Mmieh – Odotobiri (NPP)
- Michael Kwasi Aidoo – Oforikrom (NPP)
- Nasira Afrah Gyekye – Sekyere Afram Plains (NDC)
- Kofi Obiri Yeboah – Subin (NPP)
- Ampaabeng Kyeremeh Simon – Berekum East (NDC)
- Dickson Kyere-Duah – Berekum West (NDC)
- John Kwame Adu Jack – Dormaa Central (NDC)
- Owusuah Rachel Amma – Dormaa East (NDC)
- Kwadwo Damoah – Jaman South (NPP)
- Seid Mubarak – Sunyani East (NDC)
- Adama Sulemana – Tain (NDC)
- Haruna Seidu – Wenchi (NDC)
- Emmanuel Kwaku Boam – Pru East (NDC)
- Emmanuel Kofi Ntekuni – Pru West (NDC)
- Dangbey Ernestina Ofori – Agona West (NDC)
- Kwanoe Ekow Othniel – Ekumfi (NDC)
- Lawrence Agyinasam – Hemang Lower Denkyira (NDC)
- Ankomah Emelia – Upper Denkyira East (NDC)
- Rudolf Amoako-Gyampah – Upper Denkyira West (NPP)
- Charles Asuako Owiredu – Abirem (NPP)
- Addo-Frempong Nana Ampaw Kwame – Abuakwa North (NPP)
- Kingsley Agyemang – Abuakwa South (NPP)
- Worlase Kpeli – Afram Plains North (IND)
- Samuel Awuku – Akropong (NPP)
- Ernest Kumi – Akwatia (NPP)
- Apaw-Wiredu Haroun – Fanteakwa North (NDC)
- Owen Kwame Frimpong – Lower West Akim (NDC)
- Nana Osei-Adjei – New Juaben North (NPP)
- Daniel Nana Addo-Kenneth – Okere (NPP)
- Drah Emmanuel – Upper West Akim (NDC)
- Sedem Kwaku Afenyo – Amasaman (NDC)
- Akurugu Faustina Elikplim – Dome Kwabenya (NDC)
- Ernest Adomako – Okaikwei South (NDC)
- Daniel Keshi Bessey – Sege (NDC)
- Seidu Alhassan Alajor – Bunkprugu (NDC)
- Mumuni Muhammed – Nalerigu/Gambaga (NPP)
- Mahama Tiah Abdul-Kabiru – Walewale (NPP)
- Alhassan Sulemana – Yungoo (NDC)
- Matthew Nyindam – Kpandai (NPP)
- Misbahu Mahama Adams – Mion (NDC)
- Mohammed Sherif Abdul-Khaliq – Nanton (NDC)
- Atta Issah – Sagnarigu (NDC)
- Abdul Aziz Fatahiya – Savelugu (NPP)
- Ntebe Ayo William – Tatale/Sanguli (NDC)
- Nandaya Yaw Stanley – Wulensi (IND)
- Alhassan Umar – Zabzugu (NDC)
- Nelson Kofi Djabab – Krachi East (NDC)
- Shaibu Mahama – Daboya/Mankarigu (NDC)
- Mahmoud Issifu – Binduri (NDC)
- Charles Bawaduah – Bongo (NDC)
- Nikyema Billa Alamzy – Chiana Paga (NDC)
- Anabah Thomas Winsum – Garu (NDC)
- Simon Akabange Aworigo – Navrongo Central (NDC)
- Daniel Dung Mahama – Talensi (NDC)
- Ebenezer Alumire Ndebilla – Zebilla (NDC)
- Titus Kofi Beyuo – Lambussie (NDC)
- Richard Kuuire – Nandom (NDC)
- Mohammed Issah Bataglia – Sissala East (NDC)
- Frank Afriyie – Afadjato South (NDC)
- Richmond Edem Kofi Kpotosu – Ho Central (NDC)
- Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo – Hohoe (NDC)
- Eric Edem Agbana – Ketu North (NDC)
- Sebastian Fred Deh – Kpando (NDC)
- Maxwell Kwame Lukutor – South Tongu (NDC)
- Mavis Kuukua Bissue – Ahanta West (NDC)
- Isaac Boamah-Nyarko – Effia (NPP)
- Grace Ayensu-Danquah – Essikado-Ketan (NDC)
- Buckman Philip Fiifi – Kwesimintim (NDC)
- Bentil Godfred Henry – Mpohor (NDC)
- Issa Salifu Taylor – Tarkwa Nsuaem (NDC)
- Tanko Mustapha Amadu – Bia West (NDC)
- Bright Asamoah Brefo – Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai (NDC)
- Pious Kwame Nkuah – Sefwi Akontombra (NDC)
- Afful Kofi Benteh – Sefwi Wiawso (NDC)
- Faustina Elikplim Akurugu – Dome-Kwabenya (NDC)