In a dramatic turn of events, Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) has declared a rerun of the parliamentary election in 19 polling stations within the Ablekuma North Constituency. The decision, announced on July 2, 2025, comes after weeks of heated disputes over the authenticity of results from the December 7, 2024, general election.
The Election Management Body (EMB), in an official statement, explained that the move followed thorough consultations and a meticulous review of the electoral process in the affected areas. According to the EC, while scanned results from the 19 contested polling stations had been approved by party agents, they lacked the crucial verification of the respective Presiding Officers, a mandatory step under Ghana’s electoral laws.
“This irregularity has cast doubt on the integrity of the results from these stations,” the EC stated, emphasizing the need for a fresh vote to ensure fairness and transparency.
The rerun will cover only 19 out of the 37 polling stations in the constituency, as the remaining 18 were deemed unaffected by the dispute. Political analysts predict a tense showdown as candidates and their supporters brace for another round of campaigning ahead of the crucial vote.
The announcement has sparked mixed reactions, with some stakeholders applauding the EC for upholding electoral integrity, while others question the timing and potential implications for the constituency’s representation.
As the countdown to the rerun begins, all eyes remain on Ablekuma North, where the stakes are higher than ever.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/ Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
