Actor John Dumelo Wins a Parliamentary Seat in Ghana

John Dumelo, a popular Ghanaian actor, has won the Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary constituency seat.

Dumelo, who ran under the platform of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), defeated the incumbent Lydia Alhassan of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

This online outlet learned that John Dumelo has been trying to win this constituency since 2018, but he lost by a narrow margin in the 2020 election. 

However, this time, the actor-turned-farmer won by a large margin with 40,561, compared to his closest rival, Alhassan, with 27,377.

After winning, Dumelo said, “This victory is not just for me, but for the people of Ayawaso West.” I am committed to ensuring that we build a stronger, more prosperous community together.

“This is a valuable lesson for everyone. It’s not about money; it’s about the development of the people and addressing their needs.”

He also pledged to work diligently over the next four years to bring meaningful change and guide Ghana in the right direction.

John Dumelo

John Dumelo has since become a household name, featuring in numerous films across both the Ghanaian (Gollywood) and Nigerian (Nollywood) movie industries.

Beginning his acting career in 1991 while still in school, John Dumelo has featured in many films and is a well-known figure in both Nollywood and Ghallywood, “including 4Play,” “40 Looks Good on You,” “A Northern Affair,” “Adams Apples,” “A Private Storm,” “A Night with Her,” “After the Wedding,” “Black Men Rock,” “Black Money,” and “Beautiful Ruins, among others.”

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