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Actor John Dumelo clinches parliamentary seat in Ghana
Popular Ghanaian actor John Dumelo has secured the Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary seat, defeating incumbent Lydia Alhassan of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Dumelo, running under the National Democratic Congress (NDC), had previously contested the seat in 2018 and narrowly lost in 2020.
However, this time, he won decisively with 40,561 votes, surpassing Alhassan, who garnered 27,377 votes.
In his victory speech, Dumelo expressed his commitment to the people, stating, “This victory is not just for me, but for the people of Ayawaso West. I am committed to ensuring that we build a stronger, more prosperous community together.”
“This is a valuable lesson for everyone. It’s not about money; it’s about the development of the people and addressing their needs.”
Dumelo has featured in numerous films and is a well-known figure 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.
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