The ripple effects of the protracted Bawku conflict have claimed another casualty in Ghana's political arena as former Deputy Attorney-General Joseph Kpemka loses his bid to reclaim the Tempane parliamentary seat in the recent elections.
The defeat of Kpemka, a respected legal practitioner known for his intellectual prowess and parliamentary contributions, has been attributed to tribal protests that emerged in response to the ongoing regional tensions.
Political observers note that the electoral outcome reflects the deep-seated impact of the Bawku conflict on local politics.
In a Facebook post, a well-known political commentator who is also a serial caller for the New Patriotic Party and founder and leader of AFFAG, Sir Obama Pokuase says Kpemka’s defeat hurts him more.
“One man from the Upper East whose defeat in the just ended parliamentary elections hurts me is former Deputy Attorney-General and former MP for Tempane, Joseph Kpemka.
He's such an intelligent lawyer and a gentleman par excellence, whose re-entry to Parliament would have yielded a lot of good fortunes for the people of Tempane and Ghana as a whole.
Unfortunately, his constituency was affected by the recent Bawku conflict -- resulting in tribal protest against his candidature. It's sad, but l am certain that one day, he shall lead in a bigger role. Counsel, don't despair. Better days ahead.“ he said.
In the December 7th polls, Joseph Dindiok Kpemka was defeated by Akanvariba Lydia Lamisi of the NDC.
Akanvariba Lydia Lamisi has so far floored Kpemka twice, 2020 and 2024.
The incumbent Akanvariba Lydia Lamisi pulled 19,378 of valid votes cast representing 59.21% while Joseph Kpemka garnered a total of 13,351votes which is 40.79%.
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