Ghana’s 8th Parliament officially ends today, making way for the commencement of the 9th Parliament with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) wielding 183 parliamentary seats, while the New Patriotic Party (NPP) wields 88 seats
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This transition follows recent political developments and adjustments stemming from the Electoral Commission’s re-collation process.
National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Total Seats by Far
Ghana: 8th Parliament ends today as the 9th Parliament commences.
This is how the numbers look like after the re-collation by the Electoral commission#GhanaTrends pic.twitter.com/SpsU85Rqpu
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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) now holds 183 parliamentary seats, while the New Patriotic Party (NPP) controls 88 seats. One seat remains outstanding as the commission finalizes its work with many anticipating a win for the National Democratic Congress to clinch two-thirds of the total parliamentary seats.
The significant shift in parliamentary composition is expected to shape the nation’s legislative direction, with heightened anticipation of debates and policymaking in the new term.
