Entertainer and independent parliamentary candidate Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as Kwame A Plus, has emerged victorious in the 2024 parliamentary elections for the Gomoa Central District.
Months ago, Kwame A Plus announced his intention to contest the Gomoa Central seat as an independent candidate, despite facing criticism.
The political activist and social commentator, whose real name is Kwame Obeng Asare, expressed confidence in his ability to represent the constituency in Parliament, highlighting the work he had done for the people of Gomoa Central.
A Plus had hoped for a smooth path to victory, urging potential rivals to allow him to go unopposed.
To his surprise, he secured 13,491 votes, defeating the incumbent MP, Naana Eyiah Quansah of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who received 10,541 votes.
Kwame Deen Yawson, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, garnered 9,116 votes.
In reaction to his victory, Kwame A Plus took to Facebook to celebrate the result, thanking his supporters and reaffirming his commitment to serving the Gomoa Central constituency in Parliament.
