Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has dismissed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) challenge to the mandamus application filed by four New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates.
He emphasized that the Electoral Commission (EC) is already addressing the contested results in four constituencies through its administrative procedures.
In response to the High Court’s decision to rule on the NDC’s objection on January 1, 2025, Afenyo-Markin pointed out that the EC had acknowledged irregularities in the collation process that led to the disputed results in Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North, Tema Central, and Dome Kwabenya.
“The EC itself has stated that there was no valid declaration of results in these constituencies. The argument that results were declared is irrelevant,” he stated.
Afenyo-Markin also noted the significance of the current legal process, contrasting it with the NDC’s earlier reactions to the contested results. “At least, we’ve managed to bring them to civility in the courtroom. We believe in the rule of law and are confident in the outcome,” he added.
The mandamus application submitted by the NPP candidates aims to compel the Electoral Commission (EC) to finalize its collation and announcement of results, a procedure that the EC had already intended to undertake again through administrative means.
The High Court’s decision on January 1 will determine whether it can advance to consider the mandamus application or reject it in light of the NDC’s objection.
