John Dumelo, a popular Ghanaian actor, has won the Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary constituency seat. Dumelo, who ran on the platform of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), upset the incumbent Lydia Alhassan of the ruling New Patriotic Party.
Dumelo had been attempting to gain this seat since 2018, but he was defeated by a slim margin in the 2020 election. However, this time, the actor-turned-farmer won by a big margin, with 40,561, to his closest challenger, Alhassan’s 27,377.
After being proclaimed the winner, he stated, “This victory is not just for me, but for the people of Ayawaso West.” I am committed to working together to make our town stronger and more successful.
“This is an important lesson for everyone. It’s not about money; it’s about human development and meeting their needs. Dumelo has appeared in a number of films and is well-known in both Nollywood and Ghallywood, including 4Play, 40 Looks Good on You, A Northern Affair, Adams Apples, A Private Storm, A Night with Her, After the Wedding, Black Men Rock, Blackmoney, and Beautiful Ruins, among others.
