EC Rejects Collated Results for Ablekuma North and Okaikwei Central Due to Irregularities
EC vows to re-collate results for nine constituencies, calling for enhanced security to ensure a fair process
- Okaikwei Central and Ablekuma North results declared without data from 31 and 62 polling stations, respectively
- EC Chairperson deems results "illegal" due to staff actions under threat from political party supporters
- EC to re-collate results for nine constituencies, with heightened security measures for the process
The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced that it will not accept the results from the Ablekuma North and Okaikwei Central constituencies in the recent parliamentary elections due to serious irregularities during the collation process.
At a press briefing on Thursday, EC Chairperson Madam Jean Mensa explained that both constituencies experienced significant issues. The Okaikwei Central results were declared without data from 31 polling stations, while Ablekuma North’s results were missing figures from 62 polling stations. Both constituencies were initially declared in favor of National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidates.
Madam Mensa called the actions “illegal” and emphasized that the declarations could not be upheld. She further revealed that EC staff had made the declarations under duress, facing pressure and threats from political party supporters despite police presence.
“The results for both constituencies were declared without due process, and such actions are unacceptable,” she stated. “Our staff acted under threat, and the Commission considers these declarations illegal.”
In response to these discrepancies, the EC will re-collate results for nine constituencies, including Nsawan Adoagyiri, Ahafo Ano South West, Ahafo Ano North, Obuasi East, Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North, Tema Central, Techiman South, and Dome Kwabenya.
Madam Mensa has urged the current and incoming Presidents to ensure enhanced security for the re-collation process, to guarantee a fair and peaceful resolution.
