Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has cautioned the newly sworn-in Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North, Madam Ewurabena Aubynn, to remain true to herself and not be swayed by external influences in the discharge of her duties.
“Don’t be misled by anyone. You fought a good fight, even though others supported you and you contested on the ticket of a political party. Be punctual, ever present, calm, listen more, and learn from your colleagues. You are the hope of the people in your constituency,” the Speaker advised.
Administering both the Oath of Office and the Oath of Allegiance, Mr. Bagbin formally inducted Madam Aubynn into the Eighth Parliament. He also presented her with copies of the Constitution of Ghana and the Standing Orders of Parliament to guide her parliamentary work.
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Emphasizing the weight of the mandate she carries, the Speaker noted that the people of Ablekuma North expect her to improve their lives. “It is a trust—you don’t abuse it. Four years is just a day. You will return to them and they will assess you based on your performance.”
Majority Leader Hon. Mahama Ayariga, in a congratulatory message, welcomed Madam Aubynn to the House, stating that her addition has increased the numbers of the Majority Caucus. He stressed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) now holds a two-thirds majority in Parliament, which he described as a significant development for legislative progress.
He assured Ghanaians that the Majority Caucus would exercise its increased strength responsibly and not misuse it.
However, the swearing-in ceremony was marred by a protest from the Minority Caucus, who staged a walkout after the Speaker declined a request by the Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annor-Dompreh, to make a preliminary statement before the oath was administered.
The Ablekuma North parliamentary seat has been the subject of electoral controversy since the December 7, 2024, general elections. The Electoral Commission (EC) failed to collate results at the time due to incidents of violence. A re-run in 19 polling stations was later held, where NDC candidate Ewurabena Aubynn polled 34,090 votes to defeat her closest rival, Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie of the NPP, who secured 33,881 votes.
Despite her eventual victory, the re-run was also overshadowed by pockets of political violence.