Savelugu (Ghana parliament constituency)
| Savelugu | |
|---|---|
Northern Region of Ghana | |
| Current constituency | |
| Party | National Democratic Congress |
| MP | Muhammed Abdul-samed Gunu |
Savelugu is one of the
The constituency was initially known as Savelugu- Nanton municipal district until it was elevated to Savelugu municipality prior to the 2012 Ghanaian general election.[2]
Boundaries
Savulugu constituency shares boundaries with West Mamprusi Municipal to the north, Karaga District to the east, Kumbungu District to the west and Tamale Metropolitan Assembly to the south.
According to the 2021 population and housing census, the population of the municipality stands at 122,888 with 60,390 males and 62,498 females.[2]
Members of Parliament
Elections
The table below shows the parliamentary election results for Savelugu constituency in the 1996 Ghanaian general election.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Democratic Congress | Mary Salifu Boforo | 14,971 | 50.90 | — | |
| New Patriotic Party | Alhassan Abdulai Abubakari | 5,585 | 19.00 | — | |
| Convention People's Party | Bawa Muhammed Baba | 2,108 | 7.20 | — | |
| People's National Convention | Baba Issah | 426 | 1.40 | — | |
| Majority | 14,971 | 50.90 | — | ||
The below table shows the parliamentary election results for Savelugu constituency during the 2000 Ghanaian general election.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Democratic Congress | Mary Salifu Boforo | 13,725 | 63.90 | — | |
| New Patriotic Party | Alhassan Abdulai Abubakari | 6,029 | 28.10 | — | |
| Convention People's Party | Yakubu Abdulai | 1,097 | 5.10 | — | |
| People's National Convention | Mahama Iddrisu | 308 | 1.40 | — | |
| NRP | Ahamed S Yakubu | 225 | 1.00 | — | |
| UGM | Mohammed Yussif | 108 | 0.50 | — | |
| Majority | 13,725 | 63.90 | — | ||
The following table shows the parliamentary election results for Savelugu constituency during the 2004 Ghanaian general election.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Democratic Congress | Mary Salifu Boforo | 19,837 | 66.60 | — | |
| New Patriotic Party | Alhassan Abdulai Abubakari | 9,455 | 31.70 | — | |
| People's National Convention | Mahama Iddrisu | 279 | 0.90 | — | |
| Democratic People's Party | Yakubu Abass | 214 | 0.70 | — | |
| Majority | 19,837 | 66.60 | — | ||
The below table shows the parliamentary election results for Savelugu constituency in the 2008 Ghanaian general election.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Democratic Congress | Mary Salifu Boforo | 17,056 | 56.68 | — | |
| New Patriotic Party | Alhassan Abdulai Abubakari | 10,622 | 35.92 | — | |
| IND | Abdallah Abass | 852 | 2.88 | — | |
| Convention People's Party | Alhassan Ahmed Awal | 366 | 1.24 | — | |
| People's National Convention | Mahama Iddrisu | 183 | 0.62 | — | |
| DFP | Abdul Aziz Ziblim | 173 | 0.59 | — | |
| NVP | Mohammed Yushawu | 160 | 0.54 | — | |
| Democratic People's Party | Abdulai Mashoud Gbambegu | 158 | 0.53 | — | |
| Majority | 17,056 | 56.68 | — | ||
The following table shows the parliamentary election results for Savelugu constituency in the 2012 Ghanaian general election.[7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Democratic Congress | Mary Salifu Boforo | 18,946 | 53.28 | — | |
| New Patriotic Party | Abdul-Samed Muhamed Gunu | 15,083 | 42.42 | — | |
| Progressive People's Party | Muniru Hardi | 1,235 | 3.47 | — | |
| Convention People's Party | Musah Osman | 175 | 0.49 | — | |
| People's National Convention | Mahama Iddrisu | 121 | 0.34 | — | |
| Majority | 18,946 | 53.28 | — | ||
The table below shows the parliamentary election results for Savelugu constituency in the 2016 Ghanaian general election.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Patriotic Party | Abdul-Samed Muhamed Gunu | 13,334 | 34.21 | — | |
| IND | Alhassan Iddrisu | 12,623 | 32.39 | — | |
| National Democratic Congress | Alhassan Abdulai Red | 12,590 | 32.31 | — | |
| Progressive People's Party | Muniru Hardi | 219 | 0.56 | — | |
| Convention People's Party | Ibrahim Mohammed Awal | 118 | 0.30 | — | |
| People's National Convention | Sahadu Yussif Dasana | 88 | 0.23 | — | |
| Majority | 13,334 | 34.21 | — | ||
The below table shows the parliamentary election results for Savelugu constituency in the 2020 Ghanaian general election.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Democratic Congress | Jacob Iddriss Abdulai | 19,577 | 50.13 | — | |
| New Patriotic Party | Abdul-Samed Muhamed Gunu | 19,478 | 49.87 | — | |
| People's National Convention | Haruna Zakaria | 0 | 0.00 | — | |
| IND | Alhassan Iddrisu | 0 | 0.00 | — | |
| Majority | 19,577 | 50.13 | — | ||
See also
References
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- ^ a b "Ghana Districts: A repository of all Local Assemblies in Ghana". www.ghanadistricts.com. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ FM, Peace (2014-12-17). "Ghana Election 1996 Results - Savelugu Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
- ^ FM, Peace (2014-12-17). "Ghana Election 2000 Results - Savelugu Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
- ^ FM, Peace (2014-12-17). "Ghana Election 2004 Results - Savelugu Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ FM, Peace (2014-12-17). "Ghana Election 2008 Results - Savelugu Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ "Parliamentary Results - SaveluguConstituency". mobile.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Savelugu Constituency Results - Election 2012". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2024-01-01.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Savelugu Constituency Results - Election 2016". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ "Parliamentary Results for Savelugu". mobile.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ Boakye, Edna Agnes (2020-12-10). "NDC's Jacob Iddrisu wins 'disputed' Savelugu parliamentary seat". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ FM, Peace. "Savelugu Constituency Results - Election 2020". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2024-01-02.