EC Suspends Re-collation for Dome Kwabenya and Ablekuma North
Election review process stalled as missing pink sheets and document disputes continue to delay results in two key constituencies
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- 62 pink sheets are missing in Ablekuma North, halting the re-collation process
- Pink sheets for three polling stations are only available in soft copy, with no resolution in sight
- Despite challenges, the EC assures continued efforts to resolve disputes and maintain electoral integrity
The Electoral Commission (EC) has paused the re-collation exercise for the Dome Kwabenya and Ablekuma North parliamentary constituencies, citing unresolved issues with missing pink sheets and disputes over key election documents.
The re-collation exercise for Dome Kwabenya and Ablekuma North, part of nine constituencies identified for review following a High Court ruling on alleged election irregularities, has been halted.
So far, the EC has completed the re-collation for seven constituencies, all favoring the New Patriotic Party (NPP), including Ahafo Ano North, Techiman South, and Tema Central.
In Ablekuma North, the returning officer failed to provide the required pink sheets, with 62 still outstanding, preventing the completion of the re-collation process.
For Dome Kwabenya, pink sheets for three polling stations are only available in soft copy. Both the NPP and National Democratic Congress (NDC) failed to supply the hard copies, with the NPP blaming violent disruptions during the initial collation for the missing documents.
The re-collation was conducted under heavy security, with joint military and police forces ensuring order. Despite the suspension, the EC reassured stakeholders of its dedication to resolving the issues in both constituencies.
Benjamin Bano Bio, the Director of Electoral Services, assured the public that investigations are ongoing to resolve the disputes and missing documents.
