The Accra High Court has dismissed an application by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that sought to place an injunction on the Electoral Commission (EC) from re-collating parliamentary results in nine contested constituencies. Apexnewsgh reports
The court underscored its commitment to electoral integrity, stating that it cannot endorse any results declared under duress, as such actions would compromise the credibility of Ghana’s electoral process.
The tension arose after the EC decided to disregard results from nine specific constituencies, citing disruptions and irregularities that marred the collation process. The constituencies in question are Ablekuma North, Okaikwei Central, Tema Central, Dome Kwabenya, Nsawam Adoagyiri, and Techiman South.
The EC reported that the disturbances were instigated by supporters of political parties who invaded collation centers, resulting in property damage and intimidation of staff. In some instances, the incidents escalated to vandalism, including the destruction of vital electronic equipment used in the vote collation.
In its judgment, the High Court emphasized that upholding results declared under duress would undermine the integrity of Ghana’s electoral system. The court’s ruling now paves the way for the EC to initiate the re-collation of results in the implicated constituencies, a move that the commission has welcomed. The EC expressed its dedication to carrying out the re-collation process transparently and fairly, assuring the public that it would faithfully represent the will of the people.
However, the NDC has voiced its disappointment with the court’s decision, accusing the EC of bias and alleging an attempt to skew the electoral process in favor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The party has vowed to explore all available legal avenues to contest the ruling, indicating that the political battle over the disputed results is far from over.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
