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Deputy Majority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Wa Central, Hon. Rashid Pelpuo, believes the shocking defeat of some 15 incumbent MPs in the just ended NDC parliamentary primaries is a clear indication that the delegates/electorates desire change. According to him, it is safe to deduce from the outcome of Saturday's primaries that the delegates felt if the party fielded the same candidates, the electoral fortunes of the NDC will dwindle in 2012, hence their decision to vote against the sitting MPs. Stunning defeats, lost ambitions, surprises, acclamations and come backs characterized the nationwide NDC parliamentary primaries held at the weekend. The sitting MPs who lost the primaries include, George Kuntu Blankson, MP for Mfantseman East and Dep Majority Chief Whip; Capt George Mfodwo (rtd), MP for Ho Central; Elizabeth Amoah Tetteh, Twifo-Atti-Mokwa MP and Dep Education Minister; Alhaji Imoro Yakubu, Kumbungu MP; Charles Hodogbey, MP for North Tongu and Richard Larsey Agbenyefia, Keta. The rest are Michael Teye Nyaunu, MP for Lower Mnaya Krobo; Timothy Awoturim Ataboadey, MP for Builsa North; Raymond Tawiah, Yilo Krobo MP; Stephen Amoanor Kwao, Minister of State and MP for Upper Manya; Hajia Rafatu Alhassan Dubie Halutie, Sissala East MP and Minister of State at the Presidency; Raphael Kofi Ahaliga, Afram Plains South MP; Simon Atingban, Pusiga MP; Alhaji Iddrisu Alidu Zakaria, Walewale MP and Alhaji Iddrisu Dawuda, MP for Karaga.