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John Dumelo Earns 59% Approval, Places 48th in 2026 MP Performance Poll
Actor-turned-politician John Dumelo has been ranked 48th out of 83 Members of Parliament assessed in Global InfoAnalytics’ June 2026 MP Performance Poll, earning a generally positive approval rating from constituents in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency.
The survey found that 59% of respondents rated Dumelo’s performance as Excellent, Very Good, or Good, while 4% described his work as Average. However, 33% rated his performance as Poor or Very Poor, with 5% of respondents indicating they had no opinion.
John Dumelo, who represents Ayawaso West Wuogon on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), also serves as the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture. He won the parliamentary seat in the 2024 general election after defeating the then-incumbent MP, Lydia Seyram Alhassan of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Since entering Parliament, Dumelo has focused on infrastructure, education, and community development across his constituency. In January 2026, he launched his flagship “2028 Goal” initiative, promising to ensure every road in Ayawaso West Wuogon is constructed before the end of his first term. He has credited partnerships with private-sector stakeholders, including businessman Max Palasco, for helping advance some of the road projects.
The MP has also supported development projects undertaken by the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly, including classroom improvements, road safety interventions, and upgrades to community facilities. He has repeatedly stated his ambition to transform Ayawaso West Wuogon into one of Ghana’s best-developed constituencies.
Beyond infrastructure, Dumelo has introduced several community-focused initiatives. During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, he partnered with 13 kenkey vendors to provide free meals to residents gathered at public viewing centres to support Ghana’s Black Stars.
In Parliament, he has consistently advocated for better road infrastructure, particularly in farming communities. During debates on the 2026 Budget Statement, Dumelo highlighted how poor road networks affect agricultural production and rural livelihoods, reflecting his dual role as Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture.
He has also maintained his commitment to youth empowerment by supporting community-based programmes and local sports development, fulfilling a campaign promise to dedicate part of his parliamentary salary to initiatives that benefit young people.
The Global InfoAnalytics ranking places Dumelo in the middle of the 83 MPs assessed, indicating that while opinions on his performance remain divided, a majority of respondents believe he has performed well during his first term in Parliament.