NDC rejects re-collated results in seven disputed constituencies
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly rejected the re-collated parliamentary results for seven constituencies declared by the Electoral Commission (EC).
The re-collation exercise followed a High Court ruling that directed the EC to resolve disputes in nine constituencies.
However, the results, which favoured the New Patriotic Party (NPP), have been described by the NDC as unlawful and manipulated.
The constituencies in question include Ahafo Ano North, Techiman South, Ahafo Ano South West, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Obuasi East, Okaikwei Central, and Tema Central.
The NPP emerged victorious in all these areas after the re-collation exercise.
In a statement issued shortly after the announcement, the NDC’s General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, criticised the process, accusing the EC of undermining transparency and fairness in favoir of the ruling party.
“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,” Mr. Kwetey noted in a statement on Saturday, December 21.
He further alleged that the EC, under the leadership of Jean Mensa, had compromised its integrity by consistently choosing a path of illegality and impunity.
“The NDC strongly condemns these undemocratic practices and reminds all involved that electoral crimes have no expiry date. The day of reckoning will come,” he added.
Despite rejecting the results, the NDC commended its members for maintaining peace and avoiding confrontations with security forces, whom the party accused of intimidating and oppressing citizens during the process.
The EC has so far declared results for the following constituencies:
- Ahafo Ano North
- Techiman South
- Ahafo Ano South West
- Nsawam Adoagyiri
- Obuasi East
- Okaikwei Central
- Tema Central
The declarations have sparked further debate over the credibility of Ghana’s electoral process, with the NDC vowing to pursue all available legal avenues to address what they consider a breach of democratic principles.
Below is the statement;
