Elections 2024: Patrick Yaw Boamah Declares Himself Winner Over Baba Sadiq In Okaikwei Central
- NPP's parliamentary candidate for Okaikwei Central declared himself victorious in the just-ended general elections
- Patrick Yaw Boamah shared a screenshot of the numbers he polled against Baba Sadiq to win the seat
- However, Baba Saddiq is also claiming victory and has shared his good news on social media, where many congratulated him
The New Patriotic Party parliamentary candidate for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, said he had won the seat after the 2024 election.
His claim comes even though the Electoral Commission (EC) has not formally declared who won the Okaikwei Central parliamentary seat.
Source: Facebook
According to Patrick Yaw Boamah, he polled 20,997 votes as against Baba Sadiq's 19,100 of the ballots cast. This represents 52.3% and 47.63%, respectively.
His main contender from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Baba Sadiq, has also declared himself the winner of the election in the area.
This has left many wondering which of the two actually won the seat. Therefore, many are waiting for the EC's official declaration.
Netizens comment on Yaw Boamah's acclaimed win
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to Patrick Yaw Boamah's post. Read them below:
@Ohene_Khojo said:
"Baba sidiq lied to us 😭😭."
@CitybwoyBrookl2 wrote:
"So how did Baba Sadiq win? 😂."
@qwequpoku said:
"Nobody go fi win you sir. Don’t concede defeat. They want to use Takashi take eliminate you."
@ZZickman wrote:
"Hon. some people are already posting baba sadiq on their status’ that they’ve won. I knew it was all lies. We will always remember your goodwill and good deeds. Congrats on your victory ✌🏾 🎉. Abeka will always be blue."
@_sevenn6 said:
"We are observing you guys closely but make sure you don’t cause any chaos that will affect us. 👍🏾"
@adinho442 wrote:
"You deserved it sir. One of my favorites in the npp."
@OpareisaacA said:
"Congratulations Hon. Please contest for the next presidential candidate for Npp in the next primaries."
Independent candidate wins Asante Akyem North
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian independent parliamentary candidate, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, emerged victorious to become the MP-elect for Asante Akyem North.
The benevolent man funded several projects in the constituency ahead of the 2024 general elections.
Some Ghanaian celebrities, including Medikal, commented on Ohene Kwame Frimpong's post.
Source: YEN.com.gh
