The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has assured the public that the results for the Dome Kwabenya and Ablekuma North constituencies will be finalized, and their Members of Parliament-elect declared, ahead of the swearing-in of the ninth parliament.
This assurance follows the Commission’s successful re-collation and declaration of results in seven other contested constituencies, including Okaikwei Central, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Ahafo Ano North, Ahafo Ano South West, Obuasi East, Tema Central, and Techiman South.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, Dr. Bossman Asare, the EC’s Deputy Chairperson in charge of Corporate Affairs, expressed confidence that the outstanding issues would be resolved promptly.
He explained that, delays in these constituencies were caused by disputes raised by stakeholders, which required additional scrutiny to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
Dr. Asare reassured the public of the EC’s commitment to transparency and credibility, urging all political parties and stakeholders to remain calm as the Commission works to resolve the outstanding matters.
“We are hopeful that the two outstanding constituencies will have their MPs-elect declared very soon, well before the swearing-in of Parliament,” Dr. Asare stated.
The EC’s re-collation and declaration process has received mixed reactions, with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) securing victories in all seven seats declared so far.
Meanwhile, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected the results, calling the EC’s actions illegal and vowing to challenge the decisions through legal means.
