Two major political parties in Ghana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), are trading accusations of electoral malpractice, both claiming irregularities that they argue should invalidate any declarations by the Electoral Commission (EC).
Videos circulated by the parties sympathisers highlight alleged incidents they believe compromise the integrity of the electoral process. This has led to both sides rejecting collation and re-collation results by the Electoral Commission.
The allegations have sparked widespread debate, with many questioning the authenticity of the claims and the implications for Ghana’s democratic processes. Civil society groups have urged both parties to provide concrete evidence to substantiate their accusations and to allow the appropriate legal channels to address their grievances.
The EC, which remains at the center of the controversy, has yet to issue a comprehensive response to the allegations. Observers have called for the Commission to clarify the claims and ensure transparency in its handling of the electoral process to maintain public trust.
As tensions rise, stakeholders are emphasizing the need for peaceful engagement and respect for the rule of law. Both the NDC and NPP have been urged to prioritize national stability over partisan interests and to channel their concerns through legitimate avenues.
This dispute underscores the challenges facing Ghana’s electoral system and highlights the critical role of transparency and accountability in maintaining trust in democratic institutions. The unfolding developments are likely to shape public discourse and could have long-term implications for the country’s political landscape
VIDEOS: National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic Party (NPP) Reasons for Rejecting Declarations by Electoral Commission (EC)
The NDC has accused NPP supporters of engaging in violent activities that allegedly influenced the declaration of certain parliamentary seats in favor of the NPP. They claim that these actions disrupted the electoral process and undermined its credibility. In particular, the NDC alleges that these incidents were orchestrated to tilt the results in specific constituencies to benefit their opponents.
The video below was taken during the collation of Results in the Kpandai constituency. The results was declared amidst these chaos yet the EC has accepted this declaration which favour the Npp candidate as regular and without blemish. pic.twitter.com/35gN57I7d9
— Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, Esq. MP. (@etsedafeamekpor) December 21, 2024
And this is the best way to declare your candidates as winners?@GeorgeAnagli which is best, recollation or violence?
This isn’t the first time the EC has called for a re-collation of results? It happened under Afari Gyan. https://t.co/0Ev5CLhQwR pic.twitter.com/smCGKfaguh
— Victory 2028🇫🇷🇬🇭 (@GhanaPoliticalU) December 22, 2024
NDC Parliamentary candidate for Tema Central insists that the EC follows the court order to re-collate all polling stations. #Newsfile pic.twitter.com/rMxwzlwFlQ
— JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) December 21, 2024
On the other hand, the NPP has countered with allegations against the NDC, accusing them of coercing EC officials into declaring victories for their members. According to the NPP, these actions violate electoral laws and compromise the neutrality of the EC. They argue that such conduct should not only nullify the results in question but also lead to investigations into the alleged misconduct.
Just watch how Sam George and his NDC thugs shoved Hon. Ekua Afriyie aside and forced the EC to declare NDC’s Ewurabena Aubynn as MP-elect for the Ablekuma North Constituency. pic.twitter.com/Jawan7I578
— The New TESCON Informant (@tesconinformant) December 21, 2024
People of Ghana , I want you to listen to this carefully. The EC rep has the audacity to say on National television that he will not comply with the courts directive . pic.twitter.com/cc7Pas2D4M
— Amira (@n__amira) December 21, 2024
