The Electoral Commission (EC) has annulled the parliamentary results for Dome Kwabenya, Okaikwei Central, and Ablekuma North, citing procedural violations and threats to its staff during the collation process.
Announcement and Reasons for Nullification
During a press briefing on Thursday, December 19, EC Chairperson Jean Mensa explained the irregularities that led to the decision. She revealed that the results for Okaikwei Central and Ablekuma North were declared despite significant procedural errors:
- Okaikwei Central: The results from 31 polling stations were excluded from the collation process.
- Ablekuma North: The results from 62 polling stations were not properly collated.
Mensa emphasized that in both cases, winners were declared without ensuring proper collation of results, undermining the integrity of the process.
“This is unacceptable, the declarations were made under threats and the Commission considers these as illegal. Those declarations similar in other constituencies will not be upheld.”
Out of 12 constituencies flagged for re-collation, the EC has successfully completed the process for Suhum, Akwatia, and Fanteakwa North. However, the contested results in Okaikwei Central and Ablekuma North remain unresolved due to the irregularities.
