The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unequivocally rejected the Electoral Commission’s (EC) declaration of parliamentary results for seven constituencies in favour of the New Patriotic Party following a court-ordered re-collation exercise.
These constituencies—Ahafo Ano North, Techiman South, Ahafo Ano South West, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Obuasi East, Okaikwei Central, and Tema Central—were declared in favor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The re-collation exercise followed a High Court ruling mandating the EC to revisit disputed results from the 2024 elections. However, the NDC has accused the EC of manipulating the process to benefit the NPP. In a statement, NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey called the declarations “unlawful and fraudulent,” alleging that they lacked transparency and undermined the democratic process.
The NDC has also raised concerns about the integrity of the EC under its current leadership, accusing the Commission of bias. The party reiterated its resolve to challenge the declarations in court, emphasizing its commitment to upholding the will of the Ghanaian electorate.
The EC, in its official communication, defended the re-collation as a legal and procedural exercise in line with the court’s directives. It maintains that the results represent the legitimate outcomes of the re-collation process. Despite this, public opinion remains divided, with some questioning the transparency of the exercise.
Among the constituencies declared, Techiman South and Nsawam Adoagyiri have drawn particular attention due to their historically contentious nature. Both seats were fiercely contested, with allegations of irregularities during the initial collation in 2024.
Statement: National Democratic Congress’ Rejection of the Electoral Commission’s (EC) declaration
Statement: National Democratic Congress’ Rejection of the Electoral Commission’s (EC) declaration
The development has heightened tensions between Ghana’s two major political parties, the NDC and NPP, with accusations and counter-accusations dominating public discourse. Civil society groups have called for calm and urged all parties to respect legal processes in resolving the dispute.
As the NDC challenges the results in court, the Electoral Commission faces increased scrutiny over its role in ensuring free, fair, and transparent elections. The outcome of this dispute is likely to have a significant impact on Ghana’s electoral landscape.
