‘The mighty has fallen’ – Massive jubilations on social media as Ursula Owusu-Ekuful loses seat

There is massive excitement on social media following the defeat chalked by the New Patriotic Party’s candidate for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful in the 2024 elections.

The Minister of Communications and Digitalisation lost her seat to NDC’s Rev Kwaku Addo. The declaration of the results by the Electoral Commission showed that Ursula polled 26,575 while Rev Addo scored 31,866.

Ursula’s defeat has sparked widespread jubilation among Ghanaians, especially constituents. Many slammed the minister for her actions during her tenure as a member of parliament.

Netizens lament her arrogance, disrespect and lack of compassion for the residents in Ablekuma.

Results from the various constituencies are being announced following the counting and collation of votes at the various polling and collation centres across the country.

The exercise, which is being held at the various collation centres in the country, is aimed at promoting transparency and fairness in the electioneering process.

Both the National Democratic Congress and New Patriotic Party have been holding separate press conferences urging their supporters to remain calm and allow the EC to do its work.

The NPP has admonished its supporters to conduct themselves properly while they monitor the collation and announcement of results.

The NDC, on the other hand, has ordered its supporters to remain vigilant and not celebrate as they follow the process.

The 2024 elections were contested by 13 presidential candidates and 807 parliamentary candidates.

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