The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially declared Faustina Akurugu Elikplim, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate, as the duly elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Dome Kwabenya.
This announcement follows prolonged disputes between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the NDC regarding the constituency’s election results.
During an emergency meeting of the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) on Tuesday, December 31, EC Chairperson Jean Mensa confirmed that the electoral process in Dome Kwabenya had come to a close.
She stated, “Today, we are pleased to announce that the proceedings and collation at the Dome Kwabenya Constituency have been completed. The process has gone full circle, and we are confident beyond any doubt that the outcome reflects the true will of the people as expressed at the polls.”
“Ours is not to make anybody president or MP. Ours is to ensure that our outcome and processes guarantee that the people’s choice is upheld,” she affirmed.
Following the re-collation, Faustina Akurugu Elikplim secured 50,967 votes, while the NPP’s Mike Oquaye Junior garnered 50,669 votes.
This declaration puts an end to the heated contestation over the seat and solidifies the NDC’s position in the constituency as Faustina Akurugu Elikplim prepares to assume her role as MP.
The decision by the EC also means the planned re-run at the outstanding polling station in the constituency has been cancelled.
