The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has outrightly rejected the re-collated parliamentary election results for nine disputed constituencies, where it lost seven of the seats to the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The results, declared by the Electoral Commission (EC) following a court directive, have been described by the NDC as illegal and manipulated.
In a strongly worded statement issued by the party’s General Secretary, Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, the NDC accused the EC, led by Jean Mensa, of deliberately compromising the credibility of the electoral process to favor the ruling NPP. The party labeled the re-collation exercise a “blatant assault” on Ghana’s democracy and vowed to hold those responsible for what it called electoral crimes accountable.
Allegations Against the Electoral Commission
The NDC alleged that the EC pursued a path of illegality and impunity, fostering public mistrust in Ghana’s electoral system. The party claimed that Jean Mensa and her team acted in the interests of their political benefactors, further accusing the EC of disregarding a Stay of Execution order during the re-collation process.
“Jean Mensa and her team appear determined to plunge this country into chaos to satisfy the interests of their political benefactors,” the statement read. Despite this, the NDC reassured Ghanaians of its commitment to defending democracy under the leadership of John Dramani Mahama.
Security and Governance Concerns
The NDC also criticized the alleged collaboration between the EC, police, and military leadership, which it claimed facilitated the manipulation of results and eroded public trust in state institutions. Furthermore, the party expressed disappointment in the silence of the National Peace Council and other moral bodies, questioning their role in safeguarding Ghana’s democracy.
Results of the Re-collation Exercise
The re-collation, conducted under heavy security at the EC’s Greater Accra Regional Office, covered nine constituencies as directed by the Accra High Court. Below are the outcomes for the constituencies:
- Obuasi East (Ashanti Region)
Patrick Boakye-Yiadom (NPP) retained his seat with 18,558 votes, narrowly defeating Samuel Aboagye (NDC), who garnered 18,539 votes. - Nsawam-Adoagyiri (Eastern Region)
Frank Annoh-Dompreh (NPP) emerged victorious with 29,640 votes, beating Fummey Philibert (NDC), who secured 29,433 votes. - Tema Central (Greater Accra Region)
Charles Forson (NPP) won with 18,870 votes, defeating Ebi Bright (NDC), who had earlier been declared the winner but polled 18,815 votes. - Ahafo Ano North (Ashanti Region)
Nana Agyemang Prempeh (NPP) retained his seat with 20,353 votes, narrowly defeating Kwasi Adusei (NDC), who secured 20,232 votes. - Okaikwei Central (Greater Accra Region)
Patrick Yaw Boamah (NPP) was declared the winner with 21,099 votes, beating Abdulai Abu Baba Abubakar Sadiq (NDC), who garnered 19,368 votes. - Ahafo Ano South West (Ashanti Region)
Elvis Osei Dapaah (NPP) won with 16,058 votes, defeating Abubakar Sadiq (NDC), who received 15,372 votes. - Techiman South (Bono East Region)
Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah (NPP) retained his seat with 46,663 votes, beating Christopher Beyere (NDC), who secured 43,429 votes. - Ablekuma North (Greater Accra Region)
Results for this constituency remain under review. - Dome-Kwabenya (Greater Accra Region)
Declaration delayed pending further collation.
NDC’s Next Steps
The NDC maintains that the re-collated results are fraudulent and have disenfranchised voters in key constituencies. The party has called on the international community to take note of the alleged violations and emphasized its readiness to mobilize supporters to resist what it sees as an attempt to overturn the people’s mandate.
“We remain unwavering in our commitment to restoring the dignity of Ghana’s electoral process and ensuring that the voices of Ghanaians, as heard on December 7th, are respected and upheld,” the statement concluded.
