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Mercy360 Blog of Monday, 9 December 2024
Source: Mercy Mensah
Hawa Koomson, also known as 'Kasoa Van Damme', has lost her seat as Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East to Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
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Mavis Hawa Koomson, the incumbent Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, has lost her seat to Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2024 general election. This marks a significant upset, as Koomson had held the seat since the constituency's creation in 2012 .
The election was marred by violence, with reports of attacks, gunfire, and alleged ballot stuffing. One person was shot and injured, and a suspect is currently on the run. Four individuals were also arrested for possession of AK-47 weapons and ammunition .
Despite the challenges, the Electoral Officer declared Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor the winner with 50,886 votes, defeating Koomson's 45,638. Okunor has vowed to ensure justice for the deceased and to bring a "new dawn" to the constituency .
Koomson had previously won the seat in 2020 with 57,114 votes (52.55%) against Okunor's 51,561 (47.45%) . The constituency has historically been a stronghold of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), making Okunor's victory a significant upset.
