The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced a partial rerun of the parliamentary election in Ablekuma North Constituency. The new poll is scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2025, targeting 19 of the 37 polling stations where results are being contested .
🗳️ EC’s Justification
The EC explained that the rerun was necessitated by irregularities during the collation process—scanned copies of Pink Sheets were used instead of the original paper versions, and the physical originals were allegedly destroyed by party supporters .
🔴 NPP’s Position: Strong Opposition
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has vehemently rejected the decision, describing it as “bogus” and contrary to prior court and EC assurances .
- Haruna Mohammed, NPP Deputy General Secretary, said there was no consensus for a rerun, stating, “We are saying that there are no elections… the EC’s announcement is bogus” .
- Akua Afriyie, the NPP parliamentary candidate, argued that collation was nearly complete and only three stations remained unresolved. She posed the question: “What changed?” .
- Richard Ahiagbah, NPP Communications Director, accused the EC of succumbing to NDC pressure, pointing to inconsistency compared to handling of the Dome‑Kwabenya case .
🔵 NDC’s Response: Readiness and Confidence
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accepted the rerun decision.
- Mustapha Gbande, NDC Deputy General Secretary, confirmed the party’s preparedness to participate in “any lawfully, transparently, and credibly organised” rerun .
- The NDC maintains that their candidate is “credible,” committed, and eager to present their case to voters again .
⚖️ Political and Legal Implications
The NPP contends that a High Court directive only required the completion of collation—not a rerun. They believe the EC’s U-turn represents a breach of trust and legal precedent .
Meanwhile, the EC insists the rerun is necessary to uphold accuracy and integrity following the mishandling of Pink Sheets.
⏰ What Happens Next
- The rerun is set for July 11, 2025, at the 19 designated polling stations.
- The EC has promised a fair and secure process, coordinating with the Ghana Police Service .
- The NPP plans to escalate the matter—possibly via court action—and has threatened non-compliance and further legal challenges ().
- The NDC, contrastingly, is ready to campaign vigorously and participate fully in the rerun.
🔍 Outlook
This rerun could significantly influence the outcome in Ablekuma North, a seat still undecided since December 2024’s general election . Both the NPP’s legal resistance and the NDC’s campaign preparations suggest a tense lead-up to July 11.