The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has confirmed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has secured a two-thirds majority in Ghana’s Parliament following the swearing-in of Ewurabena Aubynn as the new Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North.
Speaking shortly after administering the oath of office on Tuesday, July 22, Mr Ayariga said the NDC’s current numerical advantage in the House positions the party to implement transformational reforms and drive national development.
“The National Democratic Congress, for the first time in a very long time, has two-thirds in this House. With this number, we can do many good things for this country, and with this number, we can carry out significant constitutional reforms to make this country better. Ghanaians today have given us all the numbers that we need to reset Ghana,” Mr Ayariga declared.
The NDC now holds 184 out of 275 seats in Parliament, alongside four independent MPs, further strengthening its grip on the legislative process. The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) trails with 86 seats.
Mr Ayariga reaffirmed the NDC’s commitment to using its expanded majority responsibly, echoing assurances given by President John Dramani Mahama during his inauguration.
“I want to assure Ghanaians that what President John Dramani Mahama said when he was being sworn-in still stands: that the NDC will not abuse the majority given to it by Ghanaians; we will use it wisely. We will use it properly and we will make sure that this number inures to the benefit of Ghanaians,” he said.
The newly gained Ablekuma North seat followed a rerun in 19 polling stations, where the NDC’s Ewurabena Aubynn emerged victorious. Her swearing-in marks not just a personal milestone but also a strategic win for the governing party.
With the two-thirds majority now secured, the NDC is expected to advance key legislative and constitutional reforms, including proposals to amend Ghana’s 30-year-old Constitution—a move the party believes is essential for national renewal.
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