Manhyia South (Ghana parliament constituency)

Manhyia South (Ghana parliament constituency) is a parliamentary constituency in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. It was created prior to the 2012 Ghanaian general election and is located within the Manhyia South District. The constituency is a stronghold of the New Patriotic Party and has been represented since its inception by Matthew Opoku Prempeh, who also serves as the Minister of Energy.

History

The Manhyia South constituency was established by the Electoral Commission of Ghana through a constitutional instrument ahead of the 2012 Ghanaian general election, following a review of electoral boundaries. It was carved out of the former Manhyia constituency, a move that reflected population growth and administrative reorganization in the Kumasi metropolis. The creation of this constituency was part of broader efforts to ensure more localized representation within the Parliament of Ghana. Since its first contested election in 2012, the seat has been consistently won by the New Patriotic Party, aligning with the party's dominant political history in the Ashanti Region.

Boundaries

The Manhyia South constituency is coterminous with the Manhyia South District, one of the administrative districts within the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly. Its boundaries are defined by the Electoral Commission of Ghana. The constituency encompasses several communities and electoral areas within southern parts of Kumasi, including parts of the historic Manhyia Palace precincts. The area is predominantly urban and is a central part of the Ashanti Kingdom.

Members of Parliament

The constituency has had one Member of Parliament since its creation. The elections and their winners are detailed in the Elections section below. * 2013–present: Matthew Opoku Prempeh (New Patriotic Party). He was first elected in the 2012 Ghanaian general election and has been re-elected subsequently. He has held cabinet positions as Minister for Education and later as Minister of Energy under Presidents Nana Akufo-Addo and John Kufuor's administrations.

Elections

The constituency's elections have been dominated by the New Patriotic Party.

*2012 Election: Matthew Opoku Prempeh (New Patriotic Party) won the seat with a significant majority in the 2012 Ghanaian general election, defeating his closest rival from the National Democratic Congress. *2016 Election: In the 2016 Ghanaian general election, Matthew Opoku Prempeh was re-elected with an increased majority, coinciding with the victory of Nana Akufo-Addo in the presidential election. *2020 Election: Matthew Opoku Prempeh secured another term in the 2020 Ghanaian general election, maintaining the constituency's status as a safe seat for the New Patriotic Party amidst a competitive national race.

Category:Parliamentary constituencies in Ghana Category:Ashanti Region