Karaga Constituency Hit by Juju Scare Ahead Of 2024 Election

The Karaga Constituency in Ghana’s Northern Region, a focal point for political observers, has been rocked by allegations of buried charms discovered near a polling station ahead of the Special Voting held on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Aide to Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, Abd Alhaliim Tikuma, reportedly unearthed three charms at different locations near the polling station after acting on a tip-off. Tikuma speculated that the contents of the charms were linked to electoral manipulation, blaming political opponents for the act. He assured supporters that such “evil machinations” would not deter their efforts.

Political Context

Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, the incumbent Finance Minister, is seeking re-election as the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Karaga Constituency on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). His main contender is Alhassan Sualihu Dandaawa of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), who previously held the seat from 2012 until his defeat in 2020.

Historical Election Dynamics in Karaga

Karaga has traditionally been an NDC stronghold, but the NPP made a historic breakthrough in 2020 when Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam became the first NPP candidate to win the parliamentary seat. The victory marked a significant shift in the constituency’s political landscape.

2020 Parliamentary Election Results

• Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam (NPP): 28,335 votes (59%)
• Alhassan Sualihu Dandaawa (NDC): 19,690 votes (41%)

Previous Parliamentary Elections

• 2016: Alhassan Sualihu Dandaawa (NDC) won with 48.57%, defeating Sulemana Ibn Saeed (NPP), who garnered 33.43%.
• 2012: Alhassan Sualihu Dandaawa (NDC) won with 50.2%, while Baba Wahab (NPP) secured 42.88%.

Presidential Election Trends in Karaga

• In 2020, NPP’s Nana Akufo-Addo won the presidential vote in Karaga with 26,270 votes (56.20%), defeating NDC’s John Dramani Mahama, who garnered 19,884 votes (42.54%).
• Historically, NDC had consistently dominated presidential elections in the constituency until the tables turned in 2020.

The Battle for 2024

As Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam faces Alhassan Sualihu Dandaawa for the second time, tensions remain high. The discovery of the buried charms adds a layer of intrigue to an already heated contest. Both parties are keenly aware of Karaga’s strategic importance in the Northern Region’s political dynamics.

While Dr. Amin Adam aims to solidify the NPP’s newfound influence in the constituency, the NDC seeks to reclaim its stronghold. The outcome of this election will serve as a barometer for the shifting political loyalties in Karaga.

Ensuring Peaceful Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) and security agencies are expected to address the juju scare and ensure a peaceful electoral process in the constituency. As election day approaches, all eyes will be on Karaga to see if the constituency continues its shift toward the NPP or reverts to its historical alignment with the NDC.

Source: GhanaFeed.Com