Lawra (Ghana parliament constituency)

Lawra is a constituency in the Parliament of Ghana. It is located in the Lawra Municipal District of the Upper West Region of Ghana.

The constituency elects one Member of Parliament (MP) using the first-past-the-post system.

Boundaries:

The Lawra constituency is entirely within the Lawra Municipal District of the Upper West Region.

Members of Parliament:

The current Member of Parliament for Lawra is Bede Ziedeng. He was elected in the 2020 Ghanaian general election.

Past members include:

• Samson Abu Sakyi (2009 - 2016; National Democratic Congress)
• Anthony Abayifaa Karbo (2017 - 2020; New Patriotic Party)
• Bede Ziedeng (2001 - 2008; National Democratic Congress)
• (Further historical data may be available, but is not currently included)

Elections:

General elections are held every four years. The candidate with the most votes wins the election and becomes the Member of Parliament for the constituency. Voter turnout and detailed election results can be found on the Electoral Commission of Ghana's website or in various news archives.