Veteran Ghanaian actress, Dzifa Gomashie has narrowly won her parliamentary primary to represent the National Democratic Congress as the parliamentary candidate for the Ketu-South Constituency.

The former Deputy Minister of Arts, Tourism and Culture under the erstwhile Mahama administration won by 30 votes after the 1907 delegates had their say.

She polled 585 votes and her closest contender, Foga Nukunu, polled 555 votes.

For the other contestants, Joseph Nyavi polled 294 votes, Nicholas Worklatsi polled 302 votes and Carolyn Kudah-Pakar polled 109.

Ketu-South Constituency is known as a major stronghold for the NPP.

The incumbent MP for the area, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey who joined Parliament in 2012 decided not to contest the seat this year.

Dzifa Gomashie is a Queen in charge of protocol in the Aflao Traditional Area.

She also had a thriving acting career before entering politics.

She holds an MPhil in African Studies from the Institute of African Studies (2005-2008), a Bachelor of Fine Arts (2000-2003) with First Class Honours, School of Performing Arts and a Diploma (1994-1998) in Theatre Arts from the School of Performing Arts.