Nana Akua Afriyie
Nana Akua Afriyie is a Ghanaian politician representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP). She made headlines recently for defying her party's directive to withdraw from the parliamentary election rerun in the Ablekuma North Constituency. Despite the NPP's boycott, citing dissatisfaction with the Electoral Commission's decision to hold a rerun, Afriyie confirmed her participation in the vote scheduled for July 11, 2025. Her decision reflects her commitment to representing her constituents amidst political turmoil and controversy surrounding the election process.
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Nana Akua Afriyie was defeated by Ewurabena Aubynn in the Ablekuma North re-run election.
NDC's Ewurabena Aubynn makes history in Ablekuma North; Ending NPP's 28-year stronghold
Ghana· 2025-07-11
NPP parliamentary candidate Nana Akua Afriyie and a female party agent also sustained injuries.
Sam George hits back at Bawumia over Ablekuma North violence remarksGhana· 2025-07-11
NPP candidate Nana Akua Afriyie, who defied her party’s withdrawal to contest the rerun, leads with 32,512 votes.
Ablekuma North: Bawumia condemns violence at polling station; demands justice as tensions mar rerunGhana· 2025-07-11
Nana Akua Afriyie is the New Patriotic Party parliamentary candidate leading in the Ablekuma North election re-run.
Ablekuma North election rerun: Police interdict officer who assaulted journalistGhana· 2025-07-11
Nana Akua Afriyie leads the parliamentary re-run with 32,512 votes.
Defence Minister calls for calm as tensions flare in Ablekuma North parliamentary re-runGhana· 2025-07-11
Nana Akua Afriyie is the NPP candidate who was assaulted at the polling station during the chaos.
VIDEO: Ablekuma North Rerun: NPP Candidate Nana Akua Afriyie, Hawa Koomson assaulted at polling stationGhana· 2025-07-11
Nana Akua Afriyie is the New Patriotic Party parliamentary candidate leading in the election.
Ablekuma North rerun: Voting halted at Odorkor polling centre after incident involving Hawa KoomsonGhana· 2025-07-11
Nana Akua Afriyie, the NPP’s parliamentary candidate, has confirmed her participation in the poll despite her party's withdrawal.
EC assures credible rerun in Ablekuma North despite NPP boycottGhana· 2025-07-10