Minority presses judge for delayed ruling in Kpandai election case

The Minority in Parliament is raising fresh concerns over the continued delay in releasing the full written ruling on the Kpandai parliamentary election petition.

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin says the absence of the judge’s detailed reasoning is preventing both the affected MP and the public from understanding how such a significant decision was reached.

The petition, heard at the Tamale High Court, resulted in an order for a rerun of the Kpandai election within 30 days.

The court ruled that irregularities in voting and collation weakened the credibility of the final results.

However, only 41 of the 152 polling stations were challenged, a point that has fuelled questions about why the entire election was set aside.

For Matthew Nyindam, the incumbent MP whose mandate has been nullified, the delay has created both legal and personal uncertainty.

His lawyers submitted two formal requests for the written judgment, but received no ruling and no explanation.

Without the judge’s reasoning, he cannot proceed with a meaningful appeal or fully understand the basis of the order that affects his position in Parliament.

Community members in Kpandai say they are anxious for clarity. Many feel caught between legal processes they cannot influence and political tensions they must live with daily.

According to the Minority, the situation also places the Electoral Commission in a difficult position as it is expected to act on a decision that has not been fully communicated.

The caucus is urging the judge to release the ruling so the appeal process can move forward and public confidence can be restored.