The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has called on the Electoral Commission (EC) and security agencies to stop the ongoing re-collation and re-declaration of disputed parliamentary election results.
According to the party, the process, reportedly taking place at the Police Training School in Tesano, Accra, is illegal and lacks any legal or procedural foundation.
Addressing a press conference in Accra on Friday, NDC National Chairman, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia, said the party was “unaware” of the ongoing process and condemned it as a violation of election laws and regulations.
Disputed results: NDC challenges re-collation
The NDC cited results from nine parliamentary constituencies, including Fanteakwa North, Ablekuma North, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Tema Central, Techiman South, and Suhum, as being under dispute.
The party revealed that re-collation had already been conducted for some constituencies, including Fanteakwa North and Suhum, with winners re-declared in favor of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Mr. Asiedu Nketia criticized these actions, stating that election results should be challenged in court, not through what he described as an unlawful re-collation process.
“Elections are won or lost at polling stations”
Outlining the legal framework for elections in Ghana, Mr. Nketia emphasized that results are counted, collated, and declared at polling stations.
He stressed the importance of transparency in the electoral process, noting that results are recorded on declaration forms, signed by party agents, and distributed to ensure accountability.
“The process of our election is quite clear,” Mr. Nketia stated. “Votes are counted at polling stations, results are declared, and copies are distributed to all party agents. This ensures everyone has the same figures, which is a crucial safeguard in our electoral process.”
He further noted that by law, only the returning officer at the constituency level has the authority to announce parliamentary election results.
Court injunction secured
The NDC disclosed that it had obtained a court injunction to halt the ongoing re-collation process and served the EC and security agencies with the order.
The party warned officials involved in the re-collation process to desist from the activity or risk facing legal consequences.
“We want to inform the nation and caution any official of the Commission or the Police involved in perpetuating this illegality that there could be serious consequences,” Mr. Nketia warned.
Casualties during the 2024 Elections
Touching on the casualties recorded during the 2024 elections, Mr. Nketia said an incoming NDC government would launch an investigation into the deaths, with the aim of holding perpetrators accountable.
Call for peaceful resolution
Mr. Nketia concluded by urging all parties to follow lawful channels to address electoral disputes.
He emphasized that peace and stability must remain a priority, with the courts being the rightful avenue for addressing grievances.
The NDC’s stance highlights the importance of upholding legal and transparent processes to preserve the integrity of Ghana’s democracy.
