The Wa Central Constituency in the Upper West Region, is the largest in terms of voter population in the region. It has become the epicenter of intense political rivalry between Dr. Rashid Pelpuo of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Hajia Humu Awudu of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Since the inception of Ghana’s democracy, voter dynamics in this constituency have been influenced by factors such as tribe, religion, and gender.
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Dr. Alhaji Hassan Rashid Pelpuo, the current Member of Parliament (MP), took over from Hon. M.A. Seidu in 2004 after Seidu’s two-term tenure in Parliament. Since then, Pelpuo has been a dominant figure, maintaining the seat for the NDC. In his debut election in 2004, Pelpuo triumphed over Mohammed Kpegla of the NPP and has since been unbeatable.
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The only time an NPP candidate came close to winning the seat was in 2016, when Pelpuo narrowly defeated the current Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) by just 550 votes. The Wa Central seat remains the most coveted prize for the NPP in the Upper West Region, as they have yet to secure a victory here.
Dr. Rashid Pepuo vrs NPP parliamentary candidates results
2004 Election Results for Wa Central Constituency
- Abdul-Rashid Hassan PelpuoNDC 12,280 51.30%
- MOHAMMED ADAMA KPEGLANPP 7,249 17.50%
2008 Election Results for Wa Central Constituency
- Abdul-Rashid Hassan PelpuoNDC 25,214 58.43%
- Eiedi Clement N. LugriNPP 17,343 40.19%
2012 Election Results for Wa Central Constituency
- Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo NDC 28,149 49.31%
- TAHIRU ISSAHAKU MOOMIN NPP 22,304 39.07%
2016 Election Results for Wa Central Constituency
- RASHID PELPUO NDC 25,319 44.56%
- TAHIRU ISSAHAKU MOOMIN NPP 24,748 43.56%
2020 Election Results for Wa Central Constituency
- Dr. Rashid Pelpuo (NDC): 39,542 votes (53.88%)
- Hajia Humu Awudu (NPP): 33,340 votes (45.43%)
Now, the 2024 elections will see Pelpuo and Hajia Humu face off for the second consecutive time. Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, an experienced and humble leader, is known for his inclusive approach and championing developmental projects in his constituency. However, Hajia Humu Awudu, a dynamic and energetic woman, is determined to offer a different vision and challenge the incumbent once more.
This battle between Pelpuo and Humu Awudu will be one to watch, as both candidates bring unique qualities and strategies to the political arena in the quest for the Wa Central seat.
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