NPP Challenges Electoral Commission’s Ablekuma North Election Decision
NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong Kodua has declared the Electoral Commission’s decision to rerun the Ablekuma North parliamentary election illegal. Kodua argues the situation requires vote collation, not a complete electoral rerun.
The dispute centers on the December 2024 parliamentary election results in the Ablekuma North constituency. The Electoral Commission reportedly ordered a fresh election after unspecified irregularities emerged during the initial voting process.
“It’s collation, not rerun,” Kodua stated, challenging the EC’s authority to mandate a complete re-election. The NPP leadership maintains that outstanding votes should be counted and collated rather than conducting entirely new polls.
The Ablekuma North constituency has become a flashpoint in Ghana’s post-election period. Electoral disputes in this area could potentially affect the overall parliamentary composition and party representation in the legislature.
Kodua’s statement reflects broader tensions between political parties and the Electoral Commission following the December elections. The NPP appears prepared to contest the EC’s decision through legal or administrative channels.
The Electoral Commission has not yet responded publicly to Kodua’s allegations of illegality. The dispute highlights ongoing challenges in Ghana’s electoral process and the complex relationship between political parties and election management bodies.
This controversy may require intervention from higher authorities or courts to resolve the constitutional and procedural questions surrounding the Ablekuma North election.
