The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected the re-collated parliamentary results for seven constituencies declared by the Electoral Commission (EC).
Following a High Court ruling, the EC conducted a re-collation and announced results for the disputed constituencies, which included:
– Ahafo Ano North
– Techiman South
– Ahafo Ano South West
– Nsawam Adoagyiri
– Obuasi East
– Okaikwei Central
-Tema Central
All seven constituencies were declared in favor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) after the re-collation exercise.
NDC’s Response
In a statement released shortly after the announcements, NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey condemned the process, describing it as unlawful and manipulated.
“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,” Kwetey stated.
He further alleged that the EC, under Chairperson Jean Mensah, acted in favor of the ruling NPP, undermining transparency and fairness in the electoral process.
“It is abundantly clear that the Electoral Commission has consistently chosen a path of illegality and impunity. By engaging in actions that deliberately undermine the integrity of Ghana’s electoral process, the EC has compromised its mandate and deepened public mistrust in the institution.”
Calls for Accountability
The NDC condemned what it described as undemocratic practices and warned that electoral crimes would not go unpunished.
“The NDC strongly condemns these undemocratic practices and reminds all involved that electoral crimes have no expiry date and that the date of reckoning would come,” the statement added.
Commendation for Party Supporters
Despite rejecting the results, the NDC commended its members for maintaining peace and avoiding confrontations with security forces.
“We commend our rank and file for heeding our call to maintain peace and avoid confrontation with security forces deployed to intimidate and oppress innocent citizens,” the statement concluded.
