A former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Nana Oye Lithur, has lost in her bid to represent the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2020 elections.
She lost to Mohamed Adamu Ramadan, who represented the NDC in the 2016 elections.
Mohammed Adamu Ramadan polled 730 votes to Nana Oye Lithur’s 559 votes.
Nana Oye Lithur, who is a lawyer was a known human rights advocate and served as Gender Minister in the Mahama government.
Adamu Ramadan, who is known to belong to politically engaged family, is a brother to Samira Bawumia and deputy NADMO boss, Abu Ramadan.
Despite the loss, Oye Lithur and her supporters were in high spirits and chanted “ole” in a victorious manner.
She sought John Mahama’s blessings and counsel when she decided to offer herself as a candidate for the Adentan Parliamentary seat on the ticket of the NDC.
