Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has successfully retained his parliamentary seat for Techiman South following a court-mandated re-collation of results conducted at the Electoral Commission’s (EC) regional office in Accra.
The re-collation exercise was ordered to address disputes and allegations of irregularities surrounding the initial results of the Techiman South constituency, a major flashpoint during the 2024 elections.
Results Confirm Victory
The re-collation, conducted under strict security protocols, confirmed Adjei-Mensah Korsah’s victory with 46,663 votes. His closest rival, Christopher Beyere Baasongti of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), received 43,429 votes.
Background and Implications
The Techiman South re-collation is part of broader efforts by the EC to resolve disputes in constituencies where election results were challenged.
Tensions in the constituency had reached a high point post-election, with both the NPP and NDC claiming victory. The court’s directive for a re-collation was seen as a crucial measure to ensure transparency and fairness.
The EC’s confirmation of Korsah’s win has brought an end to weeks of uncertainty, allowing Techiman South to move forward. The peaceful conclusion of the re-collation process has been widely praised as a testament to the importance of judicial oversight and institutional transparency in safeguarding electoral integrity.
A Boost for the NPP
Korsah’s win adds to the NPP’s parliamentary successes in the 2024 elections, reinforcing the party’s presence in key constituencies. The resolution of the Techiman South dispute marks a significant step toward restoring confidence in the democratic process.
