Clement Tumfuga Bugase Explained

Clement Tumfuga Bugase
Office2:Member of Parliament for Navrongo Central Constituency
President2:Jerry John Rawlings
Termend2:6 January 2001
Termstart:7 January 1997

Clement Tumfuga Bugase is a Ghanaian politician and member of the second parliament of the fourth republic of Ghana representing Navrongo Central under the membership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).[1]

Political career

He was elected on 7 January 1997 after emerging winner at the 1996 Ghanaian General Elections. He defeated John Setuni Achuliwor who was independent by obtaining 41.10% of the total valid votes which is equivalent to 16,811 votes while his opposition obtained 38.10% which is equivalent to 15,599 votes.[2] After representing his constituency for four years, Bugase decided to run for a second term and was defeated by John Setuni Achuliwor who joined the New Patriotic Party prior to the election and won by obtaining 41.50% of the total valid votes which is equivalent to 11,246 votes while Bugase obtained 40.90% which is equivalent to 11,103 votes. He was defeated alongside Pwoawuvi J. Weguri of the People's National Convention, Kaguah A. Castor of the National Reform Party, Frank Awepuga of the Great Consolidated Popular Party, Jennifer Anemana of the Convention People's Party and Margaret A. Punguse of the United Ghana Movement.[3] [4] [5]

References

  1. Web site: Navrongo Central Constituency: Where will the pendulum swing?. 2020-10-13. Graphic Online. en-gb.
  2. Web site: FM. Peace. Ghana Election 1996 Results - Navrongo Central Constituency. 2020-10-13. Ghana Elections - Peace FM.
  3. Web site: FM. Peace. Ghana Election 2000 Results - Navrongo Central Constituency. 2020-10-13. Ghana Elections - Peace FM.
  4. Web site: NPP parliamentary primaries in Navrongo Central: Aviation Minister vs Regional Minister. 2020-10-13. Graphic Online. en-gb.
  5. Web site: 13 March 2003. Four to contest Navrongo seat. 2020-10-13. www.ghanaweb.com. en.