#Election2024: Thomas Ampem Nyarko retained as Asuogyaman MP

Hon Thomas-Ampem-Nyarko

The incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for the Asuogyaman Constituency, Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has been re-elected for a third consecutive term.

In the polls held on Saturday, December 7, Hon. Ampem Nyarko was declared MP-elect by the constituency’s Returning Officer after securing 26,085 votes, representing 54.66% of the total valid votes cast. His closest contender, Pius Enam Hadzide of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and CEO of the National Youth Authority (NYA), garnered 21,290 votes, representing 44.61%.

Out of a total of 47,723 ballots cast, 348 were rejected.

In the presidential election, former President John Dramani Mahama of the NDC received 28,413 votes, while Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP secured 17,863 votes.

During his victory speech, Hon. Ampem highlighted his contributions to the constituency, noting that even as an opposition MP, he had facilitated numerous developmental projects. “I have brought a lot of development as an opposition MP. I will do even more now that we have won the general election,” he stated.

He emphasized that the people of Asuogyaman value hard work over monetary influence. “Money cannot buy the people of Asuogyaman, but with hard work, they will reward you with more terms,” he remarked.

Hon. Ampem expressed heartfelt gratitude to his constituents, who waited for hours for the election results, and commended his constituency executives for their dedication and efforts in securing this victory.