The New Patriotic Party (NPP) experienced a significant shift in parliamentary representation following a court-ordered re-collation of election results in nine disputed constituencies. This exercise, overseen by the Electoral Commission (EC), resulted in the NPP gaining seven seats previously held by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), reshaping the political landscape. The re-collation stemmed from an Accra High Court ruling demanding the EC finalize results in these constituencies, bringing an end to weeks of uncertainty and contention surrounding the electoral outcomes. The re-collation process, conducted at the EC’s Greater Accra office, meticulously reviewed ballots and tallies from each contested constituency, revealing discrepancies that ultimately led to the dramatic shift in seat allocation.
In Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh of the NPP narrowly retained his seat by a mere 207 votes, defeating the NDC’s Fummey Philibert. The closely contested race highlighted the intense competition in the constituency. Similarly, in Tema Central, the re-collation dramatically reversed the initial outcome, declaring Charles Forson of the NPP the winner over the NDC’s Ebi Bright, who had been previously announced as the victor. This reversal underscores the importance of accurate and thorough vote counting in ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process.
The Ahafo Ano North constituency also witnessed a tight race, with the NPP’s Eric Nana Agyemang-Prempeh emerging as the Member of Parliament-elect after a close contest against the NDC’s Kwasi Adusei. The re-collation confirmed Agyemang-Prempeh’s victory, solidifying the NPP’s gain in this constituency. In Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah of the NPP retained his seat after the re-collation, defeating the NDC’s Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu, who had previously been declared the winner. This marked another significant shift in the parliamentary landscape.
Techiman South saw Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah of the NPP retaining his seat with a comfortable margin of 3,234 votes over the NDC’s Christopher Bayere Baasongti. Even with unresolved issues concerning two polling stations, Korsah’s substantial lead secured his victory. Meanwhile, in Obuasi East, a dramatic turn of events saw Patrick Boakye Yiadom of the NPP declared the MP-elect after initially conceding defeat to the NDC’s Samuel Aboagye. The re-collation revealed a narrow victory for Yiadom, highlighting the critical role of accurate vote counting in determining electoral outcomes.
The Ahafo Ano South West constituency completed the string of NPP victories, with Elvis Osei Mensah Dapaah securing the seat after defeating the NDC’s Abubakar Sadik. This final victory solidified the NPP’s significant gains in the re-collation process, reshaping the parliamentary balance of power. The re-collation brought closure to the disputes surrounding these seven constituencies, emphasizing the importance of due process and transparency in ensuring the integrity of the electoral system.
The court-ordered re-collation served as a crucial mechanism for ensuring accuracy and accountability in the electoral process. By rectifying discrepancies and confirming the legitimate winners, the re-collation process helped maintain public trust in the democratic system. While the outcomes brought resolution to seven of the nine disputed constituencies, the remaining two – Ablekuma North and Dome-Kwabenya – awaited their final declarations. The conclusion of these remaining cases will complete the post-election process and finalize the parliamentary representation for the affected areas. The re-collation exercise not only determined the rightful representatives of these constituencies but also reinforced the importance of adhering to electoral laws and upholding the principles of a fair and transparent election.
