The Electoral Commission (EC) has ordered a suspension of steps to resolve nine parliamentary disputes nationwide until further notice.
The decision has sparked opposition, particularly in the Ablekuma North Constituency, one of the areas affected.
The directive was communicated to representatives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Tuesday, December 10, as they gathered at the regional office to resume collation of the disputed results.
However, both parties have rejected the EC’s directive, citing concerns over fairness and transparency in the process.
On Monday, December 9, the EC, in partnership with political parties, successfully collated results from nearly 219 polling stations in Ablekuma North, leaving approximately 61 polling stations pending confirmation.
Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor, former Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, strongly criticized the suspension, arguing that it undermines the transparency and legitimacy of the electoral process.
“Let us not obfuscate the issue and now go and bring some directive that we can’t do anything. That one will be a very difficult thing to accept,” he said.
Meanwhile, supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) gathered outside the Accra Regional Office of the Electoral Commission (EC), blocking roads with an electricity pole in protest.
The demonstration was sparked by the police’s refusal to grant them entry to the EC office, where collation of ballots for the highly contested Ablekuma North Constituency is underway.
The protesters demanded access to the premises, insisting on the declaration of results for the closely contested election.
