Kpandai (Ghana parliament constituency)
| Kpandai | |
|---|---|
| constituency for the Parliament of Ghana | |
| District | Kpandai District |
| Region | Northern Region of Ghana |
| Current constituency | |
| Party | New Patriotic Party |
| MP | Matthew Nyindam |
Kpandai is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election. It is located in the Northern Region of Ghana. The current member of Parliament for the constituency is Mathew Nyindam. He was elected on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Boundaries
The seat is located within the Kpandai district of the Northern Region of Ghana.
Members of Parliament
| First elected | Member | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Created 1992 | ||
| 1992 | Lipkalimor Kwajo Tawiah | National Democratic Congress |
| 2012 | Matthew Nyindam | New Patriotic Party |
| 2020 | Daniel Nsala Wakpal | National Democratic Congress |
| 2024 | Matthew Nyindam | New Patriotic Party |
Election results
|}The following table shows the parliamentary election results for Kpandai constituency in the 2024 Ghanaian general election[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Patriotic Party | Matthew Nyindam | 27,647 | 53.47 | — | |
| National Democratic Congress | Daniel Nsala Wakpal | 24,213 | 46.33% | — | |
| APC | Donkor Eric Nipani | 104 | 0.20 | — | |
| Majority | 27,647 | 53.47 | — | ||
|}The following table shows the parliamentary election results for Kpandai constituency in the 2020 Ghanaian general election.[2][3][4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Democratic Congress | Daniel Nsala Wakpal | 25,741 | 51.92 | — | |
| New Patriotic Party | Matthew Nyindam | 23,669 | 47.74 | — | |
| Convention People's Party | Ambasagna Ekusu John | 135 | 0.27 | — | |
| APC | Donkor Eric Nipani | 37 | 0.07 | — | |
| Majority | 25, 741 | 51.92 | — | ||
The following table shows the parliamentary election results for Kpandai constituency during the 2016 Ghanaian general election.[5]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Patriotic Party | Matthew Nyindam | 19,044 | 50.14 | — | |
| National Democratic Congress | Likpalimor Kwajo Tawiah | 18,301 | 48.18 | — | |
| Progressive People's Party | Muniru Salifu Ali Nnan | 463 | 1.22 | — | |
| Convention People's Party | Inusah Rashid | 90 | 0.24 | — | |
| APC | Donkor Eric Nipani | 85 | 0.22 | — | |
| Majority | 19,044 | 50.14 | — | ||
The below table shows the parliamentary election results for Kpandai constituency in the 2012 Ghanaian general election.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Patriotic Party | Matthew Nyindam | 16,221 | 42.48 | — | |
| National Democratic Congress | Likpalimor Kwajo Tawiah | 13,794 | 36.12 | — | |
| IND | Alfred Donkor Odzidzator | 7, 795 | 20.42 | — | |
| Convention People's Party | Bumarck Braimah Friko | 156 | 0.41 | — | |
| Progressive People's Party | Mboko Nkrajimoamo Yaw | 154 | 0.40 | — | |
| NRP | Aniwaba Kwaku Bediako Jeremiah | 68 | 0.18 | — | |
| Majority | 16,221 | 42.48 | — | ||
The following table shows the parliamentary election results for Kpandai constituency during the 2008 Ghanaian general election.[7]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Democratic Congress | Likpalimor Kwajo Tawiah | 10,391 | 37.24 | — | |
| New Patriotic Party | Albert Kofi Bow | 9,839 | 35.26 | — | |
| IND | Timothy Barnabas Nakoja | 2, 922 | 10.47 | — | |
| IND | Daniel Nsala Wakpal | 2, 054 | 7.36 | — | |
| IND | Habib Issaka | 1, 685 | 6.04 | — | |
| IND | Nyimakan Alijah Mayor | 752 | 2.69 | — | |
| Convention People's Party | Mohammed Abukari Gobar | 262 | 0.94 | — | |
| Majority | 10,391 | 37.24 | — | ||
The below table shows the parliamentary election results for Kpandai constituency during the 2004 Ghanaian general election.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Democratic Congress | Likpalimor Kwajo Tawiah | 11,915 | 41.10 | — | |
| IND | Daniel Nsala Wakpal | 9,177 | 31.60 | — | |
| New Patriotic Party | Kpajal Kwasi James | 7, 460 | 25.70 | — | |
| Convention People's Party | Kpajal Kwasi James | 445 | 1.50 | — | |
| Majority | 11, 915 | 41.10 | — | ||
The table below shows the parliamentary election results for Kpandai constituency in the 2000 Ghanaian general election.[9]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Democratic Congress | Likpalimor Kwajo Tawiah | 13,368 | 54.20 | — | |
| IND | Nana J.K Bukum | 7,582 | 30.70 | — | |
| New Patriotic Party | Kpajal Kwasi James | 1, 617 | 6.60 | — | |
| IND | Nakola Kakuja | 892 | 3.60 | — | |
| NRP | Mbo K Samuel | 431 | 1.70 | — | |
| Convention People's Party | Awal A Mohammed | 396 | 1.60 | — | |
| UGM | Yussif Issahaq | 214 | 0.90 | — | |
| People's National Convention | Addae J Bawa | 174 | 0.70 | — | |
| Majority | 13,368 | 54.20 | — | ||
The following table shows the parliamentary election results for Kpandai constituency during the 1996 Ghanaian general election.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Democratic Congress | Likpalimor Kwajo Tawiah | 18,698 | 50.30 | — | |
| IND | Konde Paul Evans Dawuni | 9,729 | 26.20 | — | |
| New Patriotic Party | Kpajal Kwasi James | 4, 081 | 11.00 | — | |
| Majority | 18, 698 | 50.30 | — | ||
2024 parliamentary election petition
After the 2024 parliamentary election in Kpandai the National Democratic Congress (Ghana) Candidate Daniel Nsala Wakpal filed an election petition at the Tamale High Court challenging the Electoral Commission's declaration of Matthew Nyindam as the winner.[11] In November 2025 the Tamale High Court annulled the elections and ordered for a re-run.[12][13] On December 16, 2025, the Supreme Court of Ghana suspended all arrangement for the re-run scheduled for December 30, 2025, and case adjourned to January 13, 2026.[14] [15]
See also
References
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- ^ "Kpandai – Election Data Center – The Ghana Report". Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ "Parliamentary Results for Kpandai". mobile.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2024-03-12.
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- ^ FM, Peace. "Kpandai Constituency Results - Election 2012". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Archived from the original on 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ^ FM, Peace (2014-12-17). "Ghana Election 2008 Results - Kpandai Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
- ^ FM, Peace (2014-12-17). "Ghana Election 2004 Results - Kpandai Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
- ^ FM, Peace (2014-12-17). "Ghana Election 2000 Results - Kpandai Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ FM, Peace (2014-12-17). "Ghana Election 1996 Results - Kpandai Constituency". Ghana Elections - Peace FM. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
- ^ Tackie, Jude (2024-12-28). "Kpandai MP files petition over election results". Happy Ghana. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
- ^ "Kpandai parliamentary election rerun: Poll reveals former NPP MP leads by 50%, NDC candidate on 46%". Graphic Online. 2025-12-16. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
- ^ "EC to hold Kpandai rerun on December 30". 2025-12-10. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
- ^ Agyemang, Hanson (2025-12-16). "Supreme Court halts Kpandai rerun". Retrieved 2025-12-16.
- ^ "Supreme Court suspends Kpandai rerun pending determination of Nyindam's application - MyJoyOnline". Retrieved 2025-12-16.