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In a shocking turn of events, the incumbent Member of Parliament for Suhum Constituency, Oboafo Kwadjo Asante, has lost his re-election bid.
Asante, who contested as an independent candidate after losing the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary in January, defied the party\u2019s decision and continued his political journey independently.<\/p>\n
Kwadjo Asante\u2019s decision to contest as an independent candidate was seen as a betrayal by many within the NPP, particularly after he lost the party\u2019s parliamentary primary to Frank Asiedu Bekoe, popularly known as Protozoa.<\/p>\n
Despite interventions from high-ranking NPP officials, including Presidential Candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Minister for Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, Asante refused to back down.<\/p>\n
Kwadjo Asante\u2019s campaign, dubbed \u201cOboafo Toaso\u201d (Oboafo Continue), was launched in September 2024, with the incumbent MP emphasizing his unfinished business with the people of Suhum.<\/p>\n
However, his efforts were not enough to secure the seat, as Frank Asiedu Bekoe emerged victorious with 16,855 votes.<\/p>\n
His loss also marks a shift in the political landscape of Suhum, as the NPP maintains its hold on the constituency.<\/p>\n
Kwadjo Asante\u2019s history in Suhum politics is marked by his unexpected rise to power in 2020, when he defeated the then-incumbent MP, Frederick Opare-Ansah, in the NPP parliamentary primary.<\/p>\n
He went on to win the parliamentary seat with 34,049 votes, representing 63% of the total votes cast.<\/p>\n
However, his decision to contest as an independent candidate has ultimately led to his downfall.<\/p>\n
Kwadjo Asante\u2019s stubborn refusal to accept the NPP\u2019s decision has cost him the seat, and it remains to be seen how he will rebound from this defeat.<\/p>\n
-BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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