Ghanaian actor John Dumelo won the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency in the 2024 general elections, defeating incumbent Lydia Alhassan. Dumelo, running on the NDC platform, secured 40,561 votes, marking a significant victory after his narrow 2020 defeat. His win is seen as a political milestone.
In the 2024 Ghanaian general election, renowned actor John Dumelo claimed victory in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency, defeating incumbent Lydia Alhassan. Dumelo, representing the National Democratic Congress (NDC), secured 40,561 votes, while Alhassan, from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), garnered 27,377 votes.
This marks a significant political achievement for Dumelo, who had previously contested the seat in 2020 but lost to Alhassan in a tight race. The parliamentary election, held on December 7, 2024, is seen as a major milestone in Dumelo’s political career, following his shift from acting to active participation in Ghana’s political scene.
John Dumelo began his acting career in 1991 while still in school, quickly rising to fame. He became a household name not only in the Ghanaian film industry (Gollywood) but also in the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood), featuring in numerous successful films across both sectors.
