Talensi Constituency

MPs for Talensi since 2009

Since 2009, Talensi has been represented by 4 different MPs. The NDC has held the seat in all 5 Parliaments on record. Benson Tongo Baba has served the longest, across 3 Parliaments.

1. Ninth Parliament 2025 to date
   Daniel Dung Mahama NDC
2. Eighth Parliament 2021 to 2025
   Benson Tongo Baba NDC
3. Seventh Parliament 2017 to 2021
   Benson Tongo Baaba NDC
4. Sixth Parliament 2013 to 2017
   Robert Nachinab Doameng Left Parliament in 2015 on becoming Paramount Chief of Tongo NPP Benson Tongo Baba Won the by-election of 7 July 2015 after Robert Nachinab Doameng became Paramount Chief of Tongo NDC
5. Fifth Parliament 2009 to 2013
   John Akologu Tia NDC

From the general elections of 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024, plus by-elections. Constituencies are sometimes split or renamed, so part of a seat's history may sit under an earlier name.

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