Credit: Kekeli K. Blamey
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is heading to court to challenge the Electoral Commission’s (EC) decision to conduct a partial rerun of parliamentary elections in 19 polling stations within the Ablekuma North Constituency.
The EC recently announced its intention to rerun the vote in those stations following disputes over the validity of the December 7, 2024, parliamentary results. The commission has cited concerns about the authenticity of results in the affected areas, prompting the decision.
However, the NPP contends that the EC’s move lacks a clear legal foundation. Speaking at a press conference in Accra on July 3, NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong questioned the legitimacy of rerunning elections in selected polling stations without a court order or comprehensive review.
“We believe the Electoral Commission’s directive is without legal merit,” Frimpong stated. “The sovereign will of the people of Ablekuma North, as expressed through the ballot, must be respected. We are challenging what we consider a whimsical and capricious decision through the appropriate legal channels.”
The NPP has tasked its legal team to file a court injunction against the EC’s plans, signaling a potential legal showdown over electoral procedures and the scope of the Commission’s powers in post-election disputes.
As tensions rise in the constituency, the outcome of this legal challenge could set a precedent for how future electoral disputes are handled, particularly regarding the conditions under which partial reruns can be ordered.
