MPs elected in the Ghana parliamentary election, 1996
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Third Republic | |
1st Parliament MPs elected in the Ghanaian parliamentary election, 1979 The election of Members of Parliament to the Parliament of the Third Republic was held on 18 June 1979.-Current composition:-List of MPs elected in the general election:... |
(1979 Ghanaian parliamentary election, 1979 The Ghanaian parliamentary election was held on 18 June 1979. This were the first parliamentary elections since the 1969 election, 10 years earlier.-Results:Approximately 5,000,000 people were registered for the elections.-See also:... ) |
Fourth Republic | |
1st Parliament | (1992 Ghanaian parliamentary election, 1992 The Ghanaian parliamentary election was held on 29 December 1992. This were the first parliamentary elections since the 1979 election, 13 years earlier. Presidential elections were held earlier on 3 November 1992. Only 28.1% of the registered voters turned out for the parliamentary elections... ) |
2nd Parliament | (1996 Ghanaian parliamentary election, 1996 The Ghanaian parliamentary election was held on 7 December 1996. Presidential elections were held on the same day. The result was a victory for the National Democratic Con, which won 133 of the 200 seats.-Results:-By region:-See also:... ) |
3rd Parliament | (2000 Ghanaian parliamentary election, 2000 The Ghanaian parliamentary election was held on 7 December 2000. Presidential elections were held on the same day with a second round on 28 December 2000. 62% of registered voters turned out for the elections... ) |
4th Parliament | (2004 Ghanaian parliamentary election, 2004 The Ghanaian parliamentary election was held on 7 December 2004. Presidential elections were held on the same day.-Results:-See also:*List of Ghana Parliament constituencies*MPs elected in the Ghana parliamentary election, 2004-External links:**... ) |
5th Parliament | (2008) |
This is a list of Members of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
(MPs) elected to the Parliament of Ghana
Parliament of Ghana
The Parliament of Ghana is the legislative body of the Ghanaian government.-History:Legislative representation in Ghana dates back to 1850, when the country was a British colony. The body, called the Legislative Council, was purely advisory as the Governor exercised all legislative and executive...
for the Second Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana
Ghana
Ghana , officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country located in West Africa. It is bordered by Côte d'Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east, and the Gulf of Guinea to the south...
at the 1996 parliamentary election
Ghanaian parliamentary election, 1996
The Ghanaian parliamentary election was held on 7 December 1996. Presidential elections were held on the same day. The result was a victory for the National Democratic Con, which won 133 of the 200 seats.-Results:-By region:-See also:...
, held on 7 December 1996.
The list is arranged by region
Regions of Ghana
||Ghana is divided into ten regions :*Ashanti Region *Brong-Ahafo Region *Central Region *Eastern Region *Greater Accra Region *Northern Region *Upper East Region...
and constituency. New MPs elected since the general election and changes in party allegiance are noted at the bottom of the page.
Composition
Affiliation | Members |
National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Democratic Congress (Ghana) The National Democratic Congress is a social democratic political party in Ghana, founded by Jerry John Rawlings, who was Head of State of Ghana from 1981 to 1993 and the President of Ghana from 1993 to 2001. The NDC was formed ahead of elections in 1992 and 1996 returned Jerry John Rawlings to... |
131 |
New Patriotic Party (NPP) New Patriotic Party -External links:*... |
63 |
People's Convention Party (PCP) People's Convention Party The People's Convention Party is a former political party in Ghana.It merged with the National Convention Party in 1996 and became the reformed Convention People's Party.... |
5 |
People's National Convention (PNC)]] | 1 |
Speaker Speaker (politics) The term speaker is a title often given to the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly, especially a legislative body. The speaker's official role is to moderate debate, make rulings on procedure, announce the results of votes, and the like. The speaker decides who may speak and has the... and Deputies |
(3) |
Total | 200 |
Government Majority | 62 |
List of MPs elected in the general election
The following table is a list of MPs elected on 7 December 1996, ordered by regionRegions of Ghana
||Ghana is divided into ten regions :*Ashanti Region *Brong-Ahafo Region *Central Region *Eastern Region *Greater Accra Region *Northern Region *Upper East Region...
and constituency. The previous MP and previous party column shows the MP and party holding the seat.
Table of contents: Ashanti Region • Brong Ahafo Region • Central Region • Eastern Region • Greater Accra Region Northern Region • Upper East Region • Upper West Region • Volta Region • Western Region Postponed poll • By-elections • Notes and References • See also • External links and sources |
Ashanti Region - 33 seats |
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Constituency | Elected MP | Elected Party | Majority | Previous MP | Previous Party |
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Adansi Asokwa | John Kofi Gyasi | NDC | John Kofi Gyasi | NDC | |
Afigya-Sekyere East | Kwesi Akomia Kyeremateng | NPP | Pius M G Griffiths | NDC | |
Afigya-Sekyere West | Albert Kan-Dapaah Albert Kan-Dapaah Albert Kan-Dapaah is a chartered accountant, politician, member of parliament and a former minister of state in Ghana.- Early life and education :... |
NPP | Mrs. Beatrice Aboagye | NDC | |
Ahafo Ano North | Baffour Annor | NDC | George Kwasi Adjei Annim | EGLE | |
Ahafo Ano South | Gabriel Barima | NPP | Gabriel Barimah | NDC | |
Amansie West | Anthony Boakye-Yiadom | NPP | Kofi Amankwaa Peasah | NDC | |
Asante Akim North | Kwadwo Baah-Wiredu | NPP | NDC | ||
Asante Akim South | Alex Kwaku Korankye | NPP | NDC | ||
Asokwa East | Ahmed Musah | NDC | Othman Baba Yahya | NCP | |
Asokwa West | Edward Osei-Kwaku | NPP | Anthony K. Sarpong Kumankuma | NCP | |
Atwima/Kwanwoma | Dr. Matthew Kwaku Antwi | NPP | Sampson Adu Gyamfi | NDC | |
Atwima Mponua | Akwasi Dante Afriyie | NPP | NDC | ||
Atwima Nwabiagya | James Edusei Sarkodie | NPP | Yaw Bampoh | NDC | |
Bantama | Richard Winfred Anane | NPP | Baffour Awua Prince | NCP | |
Bekwai | Alexander Agyei-Acheampong | NPP | Oduro Ofrikyi | NDC | |
Bosome-Freho | Gabriel Yaw Amoah | NPP | NDC | ||
Bosomtwe | Poku Adu-Gyamfi | NPP | Yaw Addai Boadu | EGLE | |
Effiduase-Asokore | Mrs. Grace Coleman | NPP | NDC | ||
Ejisu/Juabeng | Akwasi Osei-Adjei | NPP | Mohammed Boakye-Agyemang | NDC | |
Ejura Sekyedumasi | Peter Boakye-Ansah | NPP | Peter Boakye Ansah | NDC | |
Fomena | Akwasi Afrifa | NPP | Nana Odame Kusi | NDC | |
Kumawu | Reo Addai Basoah | NPP | Jargisu Ibrahim | NDC | |
Kwabre | Nana Asante Frimpong | NPP | Abena Takyiwa | NDC | |
Mampong | Solomon Kwabena Sarfoh | NPP | Dr. George Akosa | NDC | |
Manhyia | Kwame Addo-Kufuor Kwame Addo-Kufuor Doctor Kwame Addo-Kufuor is a Ghanaian politician and physician. Addo-Kufuor is a member of parliament from Manhyia, and from 2001 to 2007 he was the Minister for Defense under President John Kufuor, his brother. Since June 2008, he has been the Minister for Interior.-Early life and... |
NPP | William Kwaku Asante | NDC | |
New Edubease New Edubease (Ghana parliament constituency) New Edubease is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election. New Edubease is located in the Adansi South district of the Ashanti Region of Ghana.... |
Theresa Joyce Baffoe | NDC | Theresa Joyce Boaffoe | NDC | |
Nsuta/Kwamang | Kwame Osei Prempeh | NPP | Samuel Brenyah | NDC | |
Obuasi | Anthony Bright Boadi-Mensah | NPP | Peter Keneth Owusu | NDC | |
Odotobri | Samuel Nkrumah Gyimah | NPP | Maxwell Mensah Ebenezer | NCP | |
Offinso North | Kofi Konadu Apraku | NPP | Osei Hyiaman | NCP | |
Offinso South | Francis Kwasi Buor | NPP | 7819 | Oheneba Kofi Asamoah | EGLE |
Old Tafo Suame | Bonsu Osei Kyei-Mensah | NPP | Nana Kwasi Afful Kingsley | EGLE | |
Subin | Sampson Kwaku Boafo (Minority Chief Whip) |
NPP | Sarkodie Joseph A tuffour | NDC | |
Brong Ahafo Region - 21 seats |
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Constituency | Elected MP | Elected Party | Majority | Previous MP | Previous Party |
Asunafo North | David Kwasi Amankwah | NDC | David Kwasi Amankwaah | NDC | |
Asunafo South | Francis Adu-Poku | NDC | |||
Asutifi North | Emmanuel Baah Danquah | NDC | Emmanuel Baah Danquah | NDC | |
Asutifi South | Collins Dauda Collins Dauda Collins Dauda is a teacher, politician and the Ghanaian Minister for Lands and Natural Resources.-Early life and education:... |
NDC | Collins Dauda Collins Dauda Collins Dauda is a teacher, politician and the Ghanaian Minister for Lands and Natural Resources.-Early life and education:... |
NDC | |
Atebubu North | David Yaw Mensah | NDC | |||
Atebubu South | Amadu Ali | NDC | Amadu Ali | NDC | |
Berekum | J.H. Owusu Acheampong | NDC | J.H. Owusu Acheampong (Majority Leader) |
NDC | |
Dormaa East | Nicholas K. Adjei-Kyeremeh | NDC | Yaw Oppong Kyekyeku | NCP | |
Dormaa West | Thomas Kwame Yeboah | NDC | |||
Jaman | Nicholas Appiah-Kubi | NDC | |||
Kintampo | Gladys Abena Nsoah | NDC | Kwasi Gyasi Manu | NDC | |
Nkoranza | Theresa Nyarko-Fofie | NDC | Thomas Owusu Ansah | NDC | |
Sene | Nana Yaw Otto | NDC | Mahama P. Azum | NDC | |
Sunyani East | Joseph Henry Mensah Joseph Henry Mensah Joseph Henry Mensah is a former Ghanaian politician and economist.-Education:Mensah attended the University of the Gold Coast between 1948-1954. He then headed to University of London then Stanford University, where he earned his both a bachelor's and master's degree with a specialization in... (Minority Leader) |
NPP | Yaw Manu-Yeboah | NDC | |
Sunyani West | Kwadwo Adjei Darko | NPP | Joseph Gyamfi | NDC | |
Tano North | Joe Donkor | NPP | Dominic Yaw Amoako | NDC | |
Tano South | Grace Boachie | NDC | Nana Koduah Kwarteng | NDC | |
Techiman North | Isaac Kwadwo Adjei Mensah | NDC | |||
Techiman South | Kwadwo Mama Adams | NDC | George Kwabena Owusu | NDC | |
Wenchi East | Alhaji Moctar Musah Bambah | NPP | Emmanuel Obeng Mensah | NDC | |
Wenchi West | Johnson Asiedu Nketia | NDC | Johnson Asiedu Nketia | NDC | |
Central Region - 17 seats |
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Constituency | Elected MP | Elected Party | Majority | Previous MP | Previous Party |
Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese | J.E. Afful | NDC | Vincent K Turkson | NCP | |
Agona East | Kojo Acquah Yankah Kojo Yankah Kojo Acquah Yankah is a former Member of Parliament in Ghana. He also served as a Minister of State in the Rawlings government... |
NDC | Kojo Acquah Yankah | NDC | |
Agona West | Samuel Oppong | NDC | John Oscar Bimpong | NDC | |
Ajumako/Enyan/Essiam | Isaac Eduasar Edumadze | NPP | Dr. Joseph Kweku Enos | NDC | |
Asikuma/Odoben/Brakwa | Ebenezer Kobina Fosu | NDC | Jacob Emmanuel Oppong | NCP | |
Assin North | Florence Kumi | NDC | Francis K Edzii | NCP | |
Assin South | Kwaku Al-Hassan Dadzie | NDC | Kobina Okyere | NDC | |
Awutu /Senya | Babalami Abu-Sadat | NDC | Danny William Osardu | NCP | |
Cape Coast | Christine Churcher | NPP | J. E. Ekuban | NDC | |
Effutu | Mike Allen Hammah Mike Hammah Mike Allen Hammah is a politician and the current Minister for Lands and Natural Resources of Ghana. He had been the Minister for Transport until January 4th 2011 when he was moved after a cabinet reshuffle by President Mills... |
NDC | R. E.A. Ayirebi-Acquah | NDC | |
Gomoa East | Thomas Kweku Aubyn | NDC | Franis Kow Bortsie-Ansah | NDC | |
Gomoa West | Ama Benyiwa-Doe Ama Benyiwa-Doe Ama Benyiwa-Doe is a Ghanaian politician.She was christened Comfort Saah and comes from Gomoa West in the Central Region of Ghana. She was a Member of Parliament with the National Democratic Congress for Gomoa West from 1992 until 2004, when she was defeated by Joe Kingsley Hackman... |
NDC | Mrs. Ama Benyiwa-Doe Ama Benyiwa-Doe Ama Benyiwa-Doe is a Ghanaian politician.She was christened Comfort Saah and comes from Gomoa West in the Central Region of Ghana. She was a Member of Parliament with the National Democratic Congress for Gomoa West from 1992 until 2004, when she was defeated by Joe Kingsley Hackman... |
NDC | |
Komenda/Edina/Eguafo/Abbrem | Ato Quarshie | NDC | Dr. Ato Quarshie | NDC | |
Mfantsiman East | Comfort Owusu (Deputy Majority Whip) |
NDC | Comfort Owusu | NCP | |
Mfantsiman West | Jacob Scherrer Arthur | NDC | K Abaka-Quansah | NDC | |
Twifo/Hemang/Lower/Denkyira | John Kweku Kumah | NDC | John Kweku Kumah | NDC | |
Upper Denkyira | Clement Charles Omar Nyanor | NPP | Kwaku Addai-Gyambrah | NDC | |
Eastern Region - 26 seats |
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Constituency | Elected MP | Elected Party | Majority | Previous MP | Previous Party |
Abetifi | Eugene Atta Agyepong | NPP | Opoku Preko | NCP | |
Abuakwa | Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician. He was one of the founding members of the centrist New Patriotic Party in 1992, and was also the founder and first chairperson of the Ghana Committee on Human and People's Rights... |
NPP | Owraku Amofa | EGLE | |
Afram Plains North | Krosby Mensah | NDC | Akuamoah Boateng | NCP | |
Afram Plains South | Kwakye Addo | NDC | Akuamoah Asomani | NCP | |
Akim Oda | Yaw Osafo-Maafo Yaw Osafo-Maafo -Early life:An engineer and a project analyst by training, he established his credentials as a banking and finance leader by heading and successfully restructuring two major Ghanaian banks, the Bank for Housing and Construction and the National Investment Bank between 1979 and 1992.He has been a... |
NPP | Nana Boaten-Abora | NDC | |
Akim Swedru | Felix Owusu Adjapong | NPP | Paul Kofi Peprah | NDC | |
Akropong | Agyare Koi Larbi | NPP | Richie Agyemfra-Kumi | NDC | |
Akwapim South | Vida Amaadi Yeboah Vida Amaadi Yeboah Vida Amaadi Yeboah is a former Ghanaian politician and educationalist. A member of Jerry Rawlings government, Yeboah served as tourism minister from 1997-2001. She was also a member of parliament during her time perid as tourism minister. She is also a founding member of the Forum for African Women... |
NDC | David Adu-Tutu | NCP | |
Akwatia | Mohammed Erzuah Siam | NDC | Gilbert Kwasi Agyei | NDC | |
Asuogyaman | Kwamena Dwamena-Aboagye | NDC | Jonathan Robert Owiredu | NDC | |
Atiwa | Yaw Baning-Darko | NPP | William Obeng Boateng | NCP | |
Ayensuano | Evans Kodjo Ahorsey | NDC | Elizabeth Kusi Aidoo | NCP | |
Birim North | Kweku Boateng-Lovinger | NDC | Dr Owusu Agyekum (Minority Leader) |
NCP | |
Fanteakwa | Samuel Ofosu Ampofo | NDC | Darko Asomaning | NDC | |
Kade | Francis Kwame Nyarko | NPP | John Darlington Brobbey | NDC | |
Koforidua | Yaw Barima | NPP | Kwame Larbi Nyanteh | NCP | |
Lower Manya Krobo | Michael Teye Nyanua | NDC | Major(Rtd) Emmanuel T Tetteh | NDC | |
Lower West Akim | Akuamoa Ofosu-Boateng | NDC | Akuamoah Ofosu-Boateng | NDC | |
Mpraeso | Francis Osafo Mensah | NPP | Philip Kwabena Boamah | EGLE | |
New Juabeng North | Hackman Owusu-Agyeman Hackman Owusu-Agyeman Hackman Owusu-Agyemang is the member of Parliament for New Juabeng North constituency in Ghana. He has served as a minister in the New Patriotic Party government in the Fourth Republic of Ghana.-Education:... |
NPP | Samuel Nuamah Donkor | NCP | |
Nkawkaw | Kwabena Adusa Okerchiri | NPP | G. K. Abankwa | NDC | |
Okere | Fuzzy Dapaah Torbay | NDC | Seth Atiemo Akuffo | NCP | |
Suhum | Solomon Kodjoe Akwetey | NDC | Emmanuel Obeng-Darko | NDC | |
Upper Manya Krobo | Solomon Tettey Terkper | NDC | Charles Tei Sawer | NDC | |
Upper West Akim | Samuel Sallas Mensa | NDC | Samuel Sallas Mensa | NDC | |
Yilo Krobo | Daniel Tekpertey | NDC | Priscilla Esther Korboe | EGLE | |
Greater Accra Region - 22 seats |
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Constituency | Elected MP | Elected Party | Majority | Previous MP | Previous Party |
Ablekuma Central | Victor Okuley Nortey | NPP | Adam Baako Nortey Yeboah | NDC | |
Ablekuma North | Kwamena Bartels | NPP | NDC | ||
Ablekuma South | Theresa Ameley Tagoe | NPP | Vincent Birch Freeman | NCP | |
Ada | Amos Lawerh Buertey | NDC | Amos Lawerh Buertey | NDC | |
Ashaiman | Franklin Winfred K. Aheto | NDC | Franklin Winfred K Aheto | NDC | |
Ayawaso Central | Sheikh Ibrahim Codjoe Quaye (Deputy Minority Chief Whip) |
NPP | Sheik M F Nasiru-Nazubia | NCP | |
Ayawaso West-Wuogon | Mrs Rebecca Akweley Adotey | NDC | Dr. Francis Napoleon K Kumah | NDC | |
Dade-Kotopon | Sylvester A. Mensah | NDC | Lemuel Nii-Amon Kotei | NCP | |
Ayawaso East | Farouk Braimah | NDC | Yahaya Seidu | NDC | |
Ga North | Sampson Ottu Darkoh | NPP | Marian Lartele Lartey | EGLE | |
Ga South | Margaret Clarke Kwesie | NDC | Frederick Aryee Laryea | NCP | |
Klottey-Korle | David Lamptey | NDC | Nathan Tetteh Mensah | EGLE | |
Kpone-Katamanso | Afieye Ashong | NDC | Emmanuel Kweku Sagoe | NCP | |
Krowor | Joshua Alabi | NDC | Jacob Aplerh Tawiah | NDC | |
Ledzokuku | Nii Adjei-Boye Sekan (Deputy Majority Whip) |
NDC | Seth Adjei Sow | NCP | |
Ningo-Prampram | Enoch Teye Mensah Enoch Teye Mensah Enoch Teye Mensah is a politician and the Ghanaian Minister for Employment and Social Welfare. He is also a Member of Parliament in Ghana.He studied accounting at the SNAPS College of Accountancy which he completed in 1968. He joined the National Democratic Congress when it was formed in 1992... |
NDC | Stanley Basil Bade Carboo | NDC | |
Odododiodoo | Nii Okaidja Adamafio | NDC | Emm Nii Korley Adu Tetteh | NCP | |
Okaikwei North | Joseph Darko Mensah | NPP | Sheriff E Nii Oto Dodoo | NDC | |
Okaikwei South | Nana Akomea | NPP | Samuel Wise Quarcoo | EGLE | |
Shai-Osudoku | Michael Afedi Gizo | NDC | Michael Afedi Gizo | NDC | |
Tema East | Ishmael Ashietey | NDC | Erasmus Aruna Quao | NCP | |
Tema West | Abraham Ossei-Aidooh | NPP | Gladys Boateng | NDC | |
Northern Region - 23 seats |
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Constituency | Elected MP | Elected Party | Majority | Previous MP | Previous Party |
Bimbilla | George Mpambi Dagmanyi | PNC | Mohamed Ibn Chambas Mohamed Ibn Chambas Mohamed Ibn Chambas is a lawyer, diplomat, politician and academic from Ghana. In 2002 he became the Executive Secretary of the Economic Community of West African States . In 2007, he was appointed the group's first President by the governments of its member states, serving a four year term... (First Deputy Speaker) 1993-1994 |
NDC | |
Bole | John Dramani Mahama John Dramani Mahama John Dramani Mahama is a communication expert, historian, writer, former Member of Parliament and Minister of State, and Vice President of the Republic of Ghana.-Early years and education:... |
NDC | Mahama Jeduah | NDC | |
Bunkpurugu/Yunyoo | Joseph Yaani Labik | NDC | Joseph Yaani Labik | NDC | |
Chereponi | Alhaji Innocent Mahamadu Yahaya | NDC | Innocent Mahama Du Yahaya | NDC | |
Chogu/Tishigu | Ibrahim Adam | NDC | Ahaji Mohammed Haroon | NDC | |
Damango/Daboya | Adam Mahama | NDC | Edward Aliedong Alhassan | NDC | |
Gukpegu/Sabongida | Mustapha Ali Iddris | NPP | Alhaji Basit Abdulai Fuseini | NDC | |
Gushiegu/Karaga | Iddrisu Huudu | NDC | Issahaku Mahama | NDC | |
Kpandai | Lipkalimor Kwajo Tawiah | NDC | Likpalior Kwajo Tawiah | NDC | |
Kumbungu | Alhaji Muhammed Mumuni | NDC | Alhassan Musah | NDC | |
Mion | Alabira Ibrahim | PCP | Alhassan Ahmed Adams | NDC | |
Nalerigu | Isaac Kolibilla Batesimah | NDC | Isaac Kolibilla Batesimah | NDC | |
Nanton | Alhaji Alhassan Yakubu | NDC | Alhaji Alhassan Yakubu | NDC | |
Saboba | Moses Mabengba Bukari | NDC | Moses Mabengba Bukari | NDC | |
Salaga | Hamidu Baba Braimah | NDC | Hamid Baba Braimah | NDC | |
Savelugu | Mary Salifu Boforo | NDC | Ahame Shani Yakubu | NCP | |
Sawla/Kalba | Joseph Trumah Bayel | NDC | Denwuoh Kinglsey Nanmin Bown | NCP | |
Tolon | Alhaji Abdulai Salifu | NDC | Alhaji Abdullah Salifu | NDC | |
West Mamprusi (Walewale) | Susana Adam | NDC | Ben Baluri Saibu | NDC | |
Wulensi | Iddi Saani | NPP | Amidu Seidu | NDC | |
Yapei/Kusawgu | Alhaji Amadu Seidu | NDC | Wilson Salif Yaquob | EGLE | |
Yendi | Malik Al-Hassan Yakubu Malik Al-Hassan Yakubu Malik al-Hassan Yakubu is a member of the Pan-African Parliament from Ghana.He was previously Minister of the Interior, but resigned in 2002 amid accusations of backing one of the sides in a violent conflict in Yendi.-References:... |
NPP | Yusuf Iddrisu | NDC | |
Zabzugu/Tatale | John Jagri Kokpah | NDC | Jagri John Kokpah | NDC | |
Upper East Region - 12 seats |
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Constituency | Elected MP | Elected Party | Majority | Previous MP | Previous Party |
Bawku Central | Fati Seidu | NDC | Hawa Yakubu Hawa Yakubu Hawa Yakubu Ogede was a Ghanaian politician. She was a Member of Parliament in the Fourth Republic of Ghana and was also a Minister for Tourism.Hawa Yakubu was born at Tarkwa in the Western Region of Ghana... |
Independent | |
Bawku West | Cletus Apul Avoka Cletus Avoka Cletus Apul Avoka is the majority leader in the Ghana parliament. He was the Minister for Interior in the National Democratic Congress government of John Atta Mills in Ghana until January 2010. His first ministerial position was as Minister for Lands and Forestry in the government of Jerry Rawlings... |
NDC | Cletus Apul Avoka Cletus Avoka Cletus Apul Avoka is the majority leader in the Ghana parliament. He was the Minister for Interior in the National Democratic Congress government of John Atta Mills in Ghana until January 2010. His first ministerial position was as Minister for Lands and Forestry in the government of Jerry Rawlings... |
NDC | |
Binduri | Fortunate Atubiga | NDC | Fortunate Atubiga | NDC | |
Bolgatanga | Simon Anyoa Abingya | NDC | Akake Patrick | NDC | |
Bongo | Simon Alangde Asabo | NDC | Gaaga Akayeri Azitariga | NDC | |
Builsa North | Theodore Basil Anuka | NDC | Sylvester Azantilow | NDC | |
Builsa South | Norbert Garko Awullay | NDC | Norbert Garko Awullay | NDC | |
Chiana / Paga | Pele Abugu | NDC | Dr Stephen Ayidaya | NDC | |
Garu/Tempane | Dominic Azimbe Azumah | NDC | Dominic Azimbe Azumah | NDC | |
Nabdan | Moses Aduku Asaga | NDC | Danzi Paul Kpal | NDC | |
Navrongo Central | Clement Tumfuga Bugase | NDC | John Setuni Achuliwor | Independent | |
Talensi | John Akologu Tia | NDC | John Akologu Tia | NDC | |
Upper West Region - 8 seats |
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Constituency | Elected MP | Elected Party | Majority | Previous MP | Previous Party |
Jirapa | Francis G. Korbieh | NDC | Issah Alhassan | NCP | |
Lambussie | Alice Teni Boon | NDC | Alice Teni Boon | NDC | |
Lawra/Nandom | Anthony Bondong | NDC | Ken Meyir Kunfah | NDC | |
Nadowli North | Alban Sumana Bagbin | NDC | Alban Sumana Bagbin | NDC | |
Nadowli South | Emmanuel Samba Zumakpeh | NDC | Emmanuel Samba Zumakpel | NDC | |
Sissala | Alhaji Amidu Sulemana | NDC | Alhaji Amidu Sulemana | NDC | |
Wa Central | Mummuni Abudu Seidu (Deputy Majority Leader) |
NDC | Mumuni Abudu Seidu | NDC | |
Wa East | Alhaji Issahaku Salia | NDC | Issaku Saliah | NDC | |
Volta Region - 19 seats |
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Constituency | Elected MP | Elected Party | Majority | Previous MP | Previous Party |
Akan Akan (Ghana parliament constituency) The Akan constituency is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election. It is located in the Kadjebi district of the Volta Region of Ghana.-Boundaries:... |
John Kwadwo Gyapong | NDC | Seth Kwabena Akompi (Dr) | NCP | |
Anlo Anlo (Ghana parliament constituency) Anlo is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election... |
Cled Mawuko Kwasi Sowu | NDC | Cled Mawuko Kwasi Sowu | NDC | |
Avenor Avenor-Ave (Ghana parliament constituency) Avenor-Ave is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election. Avenor-Ave is located in the Akatsi district of the Volta Region of Ghana.... |
Edward Korbly Doe Adjaho (Majority Chief Whip) |
NDC | Edward Korbly Doe Adjaho | NDC | |
Biakoye Biakoye (Ghana parliament constituency) The Biakoye constituency is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election. It is located in the Jasikan district of the Volta Region of Ghana.... |
Kwabena Adjei (Majority Leader) |
NDC | Dr Kwabena Adjei | NDC | |
Buem Buem (Ghana parliament constituency) The Buem constituency is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election. It is located in the Jasikan district of the Volta Region of Ghana.-Boundaries:... |
Emil Kwadzo Brantuo | NDC | Emil Kwadzo Brantuo | NDC | |
Ho Central Ho Central (Ghana parliament constituency) Ho Central is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election... |
Kofi Attor | NDC | Vicent Kofi Darkey-Mensah | NCP | |
Ho East Ho East (Ghana parliament constituency) Ho East is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election... |
Steve Senu Akorli | NDC | Steve Senu Akorli | NDC | |
Ho West Ho West (Ghana parliament constituency) Ho West is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election. Ho West is located in the Ho District of the Volta Region of Ghana.- Members of Parliament :... |
Francis Aggrey Agbotse | NDC | Lt. Col E.K.D. Anku-Tsede (rtd.) | NDC | |
Hohoe North Hohoe North (Ghana parliament constituency) Hohoe North is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election. Hohoe North is located in the Hohoe Municipal district of the Volta Region of Ghana.... |
Nathaniel Kwadzo Aduadjoe | NDC | Patience Pomary | NDC | |
Hohoe South Hohoe South (Ghana parliament constituency) Hohoe South is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election. Hohoe South is located in the Hohoe Municipal district of the Volta Region of Ghana.... |
Kosi Kedem | NDC | Kosi Kedem | NDC | |
Keta Keta (Ghana parliament constituency) Keta is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election. Keta is located in the Keta district of the Volta Region of Ghana.-Boundaries:... |
Dan Kwasi Abodakpi | NDC | Comdr Kwaku Tsidi Doulo(Rtd) | NCP | |
Ketu North Ketu North (Ghana parliament constituency) Ketu North is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election. Ketu North is located in the Ketu district of the Volta Region of Ghana.-Boundaries:... |
Modestus Yao Z. Ahiable | NDC | Prince R V K Ahiadzro | NCP | |
Ketu South Ketu South (Ghana parliament constituency) Ketu South is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election. Ketu South is located in the Ketu district of the Volta Region of Ghana.-Boundaries:... |
Charles Kofi Agbenaza | NDC | Wisdom Tsidore Seyena-Susu | NDC | |
Krachi | Sampson Kwadwo Apraku | NDC | Sampson Kwadwo Apraku | NCP | |
Nkwanta | Gershon Kofi Gbediame | NDC | Okpora Peter Kwadwo | NCP | |
North Dayi | Stephen George Obimpeh | NDC | Stephen George Obimpeh | NDC | |
North Tongu North Tongu (Ghana parliament constituency) North Tongu is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election. North Tongu is located in the North Tongu district of the Volta Region of Ghana.... |
Austin Akufo Gamey | NDC | Austin Akufo Gamey | NDC | |
South Dayi South Dayi (Ghana parliament constituency) South Dayi is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election. South Dayi is located in the South Dayi district of the Volta Region of Ghana.-Boundaries:... |
Alexander Ransford Ababio | NDC | Alexander Ransford Ababio | ||
South Tongu South Tongu (Ghana parliament constituency) South Tongu is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election. South Tongu is located in the South Tongu district of the Volta Region of Ghana.... |
Kenneth Dzirasah (First Deputy Speaker) |
NDC | Kenneth Dzirasah (First Deputy Speaker) |
NDC | |
Western Region - 19 seats |
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Constituency | Elected MP | Elected Party | Majority | Previous MP | Previous Party |
Ahanta West | Samuel Kwofie | NPP | |||
Amenfi Central | John Frank Abu | NDC | Dr. John Frank Abu | NDC | |
Amenfi East | George Buadi | NDC | George Buadi | NDC | |
Amenfi West | Abraham Kofi Asante | NDC | Francis Fynn | NDC | |
Aowin-Suaman | John Kwekuchur Ackah | NDC | John Kwekucher Ackah | NDC | |
Bia | Christian Kwabena Asante | NDC | Christian Kwabena Asante | NDC | |
Bibiani | Seidu Paakuna Adamu | NDC | Kwame Darko | NDC | |
Effia/Kwesimintsim | Joseph E.K. Abekah | PCP | James Mike Abban | NCP | |
Ellembele | Freddie W.A. Blay Freddie Blay Frederick Worsemao Armah Blay, popularly called Freddie Blay, is a lawyer and politician. He is a Member of Parliament in Ghana and currently serves as the First Deputy Speaker in the Fourth Parliament of Ghana. He is a member of the Convention People's Party... (Second Deputy Speaker) |
PCP | John Aitpillah | NDC | |
Evalue Gwira | Kojo Armah | PCP | |||
Jomoro | Joseph Emmanuel Ackah | NDC | Joseph Emmanuel Ackah | NDC | |
Juabeso | Anthony K Gyapong-Mensah | NDC | Kingsley Asoah-Apima | NDC | |
Mpohor-Wassa East | Samuel Kwame Amponsah | NDC | Mary Stella Ankomah | NCP | |
Prestea/Huni-Valley | Kwaku Acheampong Bonful | NDC | Kwaku Acheampong Bonful | NDC | |
Sefwi-Wiawso | Isaac Kobina Nyame-Ofori | NDC | John Kweku Danso | NDC | |
Sekondi | Papa Owusu Ankomah | NPP | Albert Bosomtwi-Sam | NDC | |
Shama | Richard Dornu Nartey | NDC | Richard Dornu Nartey | NDC | |
Takoradi | Gladys Asmah Gladys Asmah Gladys Asmah is a Ghanaian politician. She is a former Minister of Fisheries as well as a member of parliament from Takoradi.-Source:* GhanaWeb.com-External links:*... (Deputy Minority Leader) |
NPP | Tabitha Sybil Quaye | NDC | |
Tarkwa -Nsuaem | Joseph Ghansah | PCP | Mathew Kojo Kum | NDC |
By-elections
- Ablekuma Central constituencyAblekuma Central (Ghana parliament constituency)Ablekuma Central is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament by the first past the post system of election...
- 26 March 1999 - Victor Okuley Nortey (NPP) won the by-election with a majority of 4,808.
See also
- Ghanaian parliamentary election, 1996Ghanaian parliamentary election, 1996The Ghanaian parliamentary election was held on 7 December 1996. Presidential elections were held on the same day. The result was a victory for the National Democratic Con, which won 133 of the 200 seats.-Results:-By region:-See also:...
- Parliament of GhanaParliament of GhanaThe Parliament of Ghana is the legislative body of the Ghanaian government.-History:Legislative representation in Ghana dates back to 1850, when the country was a British colony. The body, called the Legislative Council, was purely advisory as the Governor exercised all legislative and executive...
- Daniel Francis AnnanDaniel Francis AnnanJustice Daniel Francis Kweipe Annan was a Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana. He is also a former member of the Provisional National Defence Council government which preceded the fourth republic and was once the Chairman of the National Commission for Democracy.-Early life:Daniel Annan was born in...
- SpeakerSpeaker (politics)The term speaker is a title often given to the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly, especially a legislative body. The speaker's official role is to moderate debate, make rulings on procedure, announce the results of votes, and the like. The speaker decides who may speak and has the...
of the Second Parliament
External links and sources
- 1996 Parliamentary elections results
- African Elections Database
- 1996 parliamentary election winners list
- Members of the 4th Republic Parliament as of October 1999