The Electoral Commission (EC) has declared Patrick Yaw Boamah the winner of the Okaikwei Central parliamentary seat beating his opponent Baba Sadiq, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) aspirant, following a court-mandated collation of the remaining 31 constituencies.
This declaration brings resolution to a contentious electoral process that had drawn national attention. The EC completed the collation under close observation after the court emphasized transparency and adherence to due process. Patrick Yaw Boamah, representing the New Patriotic Party (NPP), emerged victorious, solidifying his position as the MP-elect for the constituency.
Baba Sadiq, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, has yet to respond officially to the announcement. Political analysts highlight the importance of this declaration in reinforcing the credibility of the electoral process amid heightened scrutiny.
Residents of Okaikwei Central have expressed mixed reactions, with some celebrating the outcome while others call for continued vigilance in the nation’s electoral procedures. The EC has pledged to ensure fairness and transparency in future engagements.
Background to the Story: Contention of Okaikwei Central parliamentary seat between Patrick Yaw Boamah and Baba Sadiq
First declaration done by the Electoral Commission of Ghana
#Election2024 Baba Sadiq is the Mp elect for Okai Kwei Central
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