Ghana's Electoral Commission Hits Pause on 9 Constituency Results

Ghana's Electoral Commission has sparked controversy by suspending the resolution process for nine disputed parliamentary seats, including the hotly contested Ablekuma North Constituency. The move has been met with fierce resistance from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who argue that the suspension undermines the transparency and legitimacy of the election results.

The dispute began when the Electoral Commission announced the suspension of the process, citing unspecified reasons. However, representatives from both parties rejected the directive, insisting that the process should continue uninterrupted.

The former Deputy General Secretary of the NDCDr. Peter Boamah Otokunor expressed strong disapproval, stating that the suspension was unacceptable and would undermine the credibility of the election.

“Let us not obfuscate the issue and now go and bring some directive that we can’t do anything. That one will be a very difficult thing to accept,” he stated.

The controversy has spilled onto the streets, with NDC supporters besieging the Accra Regional Office of the Electoral Commission, blocking roads and demanding access to the premises. The protesters are seeking the declaration of the results of the Ablekuma North Constituency, which has been delayed due to the dispute.

Source: Lead News Online