Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie In High Spirits After Ablekuma North Election Defeat, Preaches To Supporters
- Nana Akua Afriyie has opened up about her defeat in the recently held rerun in Ablekuma North
- The defeated NPP parliamentary candidate in a recent video was seen cheering up her supporters
- She shared a profound message to the supporters, reminding them that they still needed to thank God
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The New Patriotic Party's parliamentary candidate for the Ablekuma North constituency has courted attention online after a video of her surfaced online after the July 11 elections surfaced online.
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Despite her defeat, the outgoing parliamentarian was seen in a cheerful mood, addressing some of her supporters.
In the video sighted by YEN.com.gh, Akua Afriyie expressed her gratitude to God and began counting down to changing her fortunes in the next elections, come 2028.
"Whatever the situation, we need to be grateful to him because he's God. He knows what's best. There was a lot of violence, but we're grateful no one died. I know 2028, they won't have it easy."
On July 11, the Electoral Commission declared Ewurabena Aubynn as the first NDC candidate to win Ablekuma North since 1992.
She defeated Ghana’s former Deputy Ambassador to China, Nana Akua Afriyie of the NPP, by over 200 votes.
Official results from the Electoral Commission showed that Aubynn polled 34,090 votes, representing 50.10 per cent of the valid ballots cast, to defeat the NPP's Akua Afriyie, who garnered 33,881 (49.9%).
Why did Ablekuma North have an election rerun?
A rerun of the 2024 parliamentary election was held in the Ablekuma North Constituency after the results of the December 7, 2024, election were annulled due to concerns raised by candidates from both major political parties.
The situation was further complicated when a fire broke out at the Kwasheman Cluster of Schools, one of the centres holding voting materials, including valid ballot papers, most of which were destroyed.
On July 11, Ghana's Electoral Commission (EC), after several months of protest, decided to re-run elections in 19 out of 281 polling stations.
The elections was marred by several reports of violence and attacks targeted at journalists and politicians.
Dakoa Newman, a former MP for Okaikoi South, and Chris Lloyd, Deputy National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), were among the victims.
Netizens react to Akua Afriyie's demeanour
YEN.com.gh gatherered a few comments from netizens in reaction to Akua Afriyie's mood after the Ablekuma North rerun on July 11.
Hon Ashimiru Moro said:
"I am happy for this woman. May God bless her."
May God Bless ARMANI🪨💦💐 wrote:
"Don’t worry Mama 2028 no matter how long it takes they will pay for it."
sconzy remarked:
"Great woman, I salute 🫡 you mumm."
Hanna Bissiw predicts Ablekuma North elections
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Dr. Hanna Louisa Bissiw, who predicted Ewurabena Aubynn would win the repeat of Ablekuma North.
The remarks were made by the Minerals Development Fund's CEO in a widely shared video on YouTube.
Some social media users have commented on Dr. Hanna Bissiw's video, which major websites shared on their platforms.
Source: YEN.com.gh
