Politics
Patrick Yaw Boamah Reclaims Okaikwei Central Seat After Recount
Re-collation overturns earlier declaration, NPP secures 21,099 votes to maintain stronghold
- Re-collation reversed NDC candidate Baba Sadiq’s earlier declared victory
- Patrick Boamah secured 21,099 votes, defeating Sadiq’s 19,368
- Patrick Yaw Boamah pledged to continue championing development and thanked his constituents for their trust
Patrick Yaw Boamah, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidate, has emerged victorious in the Okaikwei Central parliamentary contest after a dramatic re-collation exercise at the Greater Accra Regional Office of the Electoral Commission.
The recount reversed an earlier declaration that favored National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Baba Sadiq, with Boamah securing 21,099 votes against Sadiq’s 19,368.
In his victory speech, Boamah thanked his constituents for their unwavering support and trust, pledging to continue championing their development needs in Parliament. “Elections are a cornerstone of democracy,” he said, acknowledging the efforts of his opponent and celebrating his party’s success.
