Talensi | |
Map2: | Ghana_UpperEast |
Year: | 2004 |
District: | Talensi-Nabdam District |
Region: | Upper East Region |
Mp: | John Akologu Tia |
Party: | National Democratic Congress |
Talensi is one of the constituencies represented in the Parliament of Ghana. It elects one Member of Parliament (MP) by the first past the post system of election. Talensi is located in the Talensi-Nabdam district of the Upper East Region of Ghana.
The seat is located within the Talensi-Nabdam District in the Upper East Region of Ghana.
Election | Member | Party |
---|---|---|
1992 | John Akologu Tia | National Democratic Congress |
2012 | Robert Nachinab Doameng | National Patriotic Party |
2015 | Benson Tongo Baba | National Democratic Congress |
Following Robert Nachinab Doameng (NPP) becoming the Paramount Chief of Tongo, a by-election was held resulting in Benson Tongo Baba of the NDC being elected MP for Talensi with a margin of 3521.[1]