Update on the 7 re-collated and declared constituencies

The Electoral Commission (EC) on December 21 successfully re-collated and announced the results for seven out of nine disputed constituencies, following a High Court ruling.

These nine constituencies were contested in the aftermath of the 2024 general elections.

On December 20, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) filed an application at the Supreme Court seeking an order to quash the High Court’s ruling and restrain the EC from re-collating the results.

However, the EC proceeded and successfully declared results in seven constituencies, all in favor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). These constituencies include: Ahafo Ano North, Techiman South, Ahafo Ano South West, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Obuasi East, Okaikwei Central nnd Tema Central

Results Summary:

Ahafo Ano North

The process confirmed Eric Nana Agyemang-Prempeh’s victory, with the NPP candidate securing 20,353 votes, while his National Democratic Congress (NDC) rival, Kwasi Adusei, received 20,232 votes.

Techiman South

The re-collation exercise, conducted under strict security, confirmed Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah’s victory with 46,663 votes. His closest rival, Christopher Beyere Baasongti of the NDC, garnered 43,429 votes.

Ahafo Ano South West

The recount confirmed Elvis Osei Dapaah’s victory with 16,680 votes. His closest contender, the NDC’s Sedik Abubakar, received 16,540 votes, making it one of the tightest contests in the constituency’s history.

Nsawam Adoagyiri

Frank Annoh Dompreh secured 29,640 votes, narrowly defeating the NDC candidate, Amenorpe Philbert Fummey, who garnered 29,433 votes.

Obuasi East

Patrick Boakye-Yiadom narrowly retained his seat with 18,558 votes, edging out the NDC candidate, Samuel Aboagye, who secured 18,539 votes.

Okaikwei Central

Patrick Yaw Boamah successfully retained the Okaikwei Central parliamentary seat. The re-collation overturned an earlier declaration in which the NDC candidate, Baba Sadiq, was announced the winner. Patrick Boamah secured 21,099 votes, while Baba Sadiq garnered 19,368 votes.

Tema Central

In Tema Central, an earlier result that declared the NDC candidate, Ebi Bright, as the winner was overturned after the re-collation exercise. The NPP’s candidate, Charles Forson, was officially declared the winner after securing 18,870 votes. Ebi Bright garnered 18,815 votes, marking a narrow victory.

Pending Constituencies

The results for two constituencies, Ablekuma North and Dome Kwabenya, have been suspended pending further advice from the management of the EC.

The Electoral Commission reported that the re-collation process proceeded without incidents of intimidation or disruptions.

NDC’s Response

Meanwhile, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in a statement dated December 21, firmly rejected the declared results, accusing the EC of acting unlawfully. The NDC also issued a stern warning that electoral malpractices will not go unpunished.

Background

On December 20, the High Court ordered the Electoral Commission (EC) to re-collate and announce the results for the Ablekuma North and Nsawam Adoagyiri constituencies, nullifying earlier announcements.

The directive followed a judicial review initiated by six dissatisfied New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates, who sought a mandamus order compelling the EC to re-collate and announce the election results. They also requested a directive for the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to provide adequate security at collation centers to enable the EC to carry out its constitutional duties without interference.

The candidates, who contested in Tema Central, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Okaikwei Central, Techiman South, Ablekuma North, and Ahafo Ano North, highlighted irregularities in the results collation process and subsequent announcements of winners.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) attempted to join the case by filing a motion for joinder, but the Court dismissed the motion, ruling that the NDC lacked sufficient grounds for inclusion.

Delivering the ruling on Friday, December 20, presiding judge Joseph Adu Owusu Agyeman instructed the EC to re-collate the results for Ablekuma North, despite objections raised by NDC lawyers, led by Godwin Edudzi Tamekloe.

This development follows the EC’s announcement on December 19 nullifying the parliamentary results for Dome Kwabenya, Okaikwei Central, and Ablekuma North. The EC cited procedural breaches and threats to its staff during the collation process as reasons for its decision.

Source:  Leticia Osei, citinewsroom.com