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Naa Koryoo unseats Hawa Koomson in Awutu Senya East

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate, Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunnor, has won the Awutu Senya East seat, defeating the incumbent Member of Parliament, Mavis Hawa Koomson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Naa Koryoo secured 50,886 votes, surpassing Hawa Koomson’s 46,638 votes in a closely contested race.

Her campaign centered on addressing key local concerns and advocating for development, a message that resonated strongly with voters.

Following her victory, Naa Koryoo declared, “This has been a hard-fought win for me. Kasoa is now free and will see development under my watch.”

The announcement was met with jubilation as NDC supporters gathered at the Central East Regional Police Command to celebrate the result.

This victory forms part of a series of gains by the NDC in the 2024 general elections, strengthening their parliamentary standing.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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