The seven re-collated parliamentary results announced by the Electoral Commission (EC) have been categorically rejected by the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The EC went ahead with the re-collection and subsequent results announcement after a High Court decision on the seven contested constituencies.
Following the recall procedure, the NPP was proclaimed the winner of the following constituencies: Ahafo Ano North, Techiman South, Ahafo Ano South West, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Obuasi East, Okaikwei Central, and Tema Central.
Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the general secretary of the NDC, described the process as both illegal and manipulated in a statement issued soon after the recall.
He said that the EC was operating in favor of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and that its activities compromised fairness and openness.
“These results, declared under questionable and illegal circumstances, represent a blatant assault on Ghana’s democratic principles and a betrayal of the sovereign will of the Ghanaian people.”
“It is abundantly clear that the Electoral Commission, under the leadership of Jean Mensah. has consistently chosen a path of illegality and impunity. By engaging in actions that deliberately undermine the integrity of Ghana’s electoral process, the EC has compromised its mandate and deepened public mistrust in the institution.
“The NDC strongly condemns these undemocratic practices and reminds all involved that electoral crimes have no expiry date and that the date of reckoning would come.”
The NDC commended its rank and file for maintaining peace and avoiding confrontation with security forces.
“We commend our rank and file for heeding our call to maintain peace and avoid confrontation with security forces deployed to intimidate and oppress innocent citizens.”
So far, the EC has successfully declared results in seven constituencies, all in favour of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). These include:
Ahafo Ano North
Techiman South
Ahafo Ano South West
Nsawam Adoagyiri
Obuasi East
Okaikwei Central
Tema Central
