The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has expressed concerns over what it calls “worrying developments” following the peaceful conduct of the December 7, 2024 elections.
The party voiced its alarm over the handling of electoral disputes in nine constituencies, urging the Electoral Commission (EC) to strictly adhere to the laws governing the electoral process.
PPP’s concerns come after the re-collation and redeclaration of parliamentary results in seven of the nine contested constituencies, all of which were declared in favor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
In a statement, the PPP acknowledged the independence of the EC but reminded the Commission of its responsibility to operate within the legal framework and established procedures.
“We recognize the independence of the Electoral Commission but wish to remind it that it must respect its own structures and the laws under which it operates,” the statement read.
The party raised specific concerns regarding constituencies where results were not declared and urged the Police to assist the EC in finalizing the electoral process in those areas. “In some constituencies, there were no declarations at all. We call on the Police to support the EC to complete the process and make the necessary declarations,” the PPP emphasized.
However, the PPP strongly opposed the EC’s reported intention to re-collate and re-declare results in constituencies where results had already been officially announced. The party argued that such actions were not permitted under C.I. 127, the legal instrument that governs the 2024 elections.
The party further reminded dissatisfied candidates of the appropriate legal avenues for challenging declared results. According to the PPP, the law provides for such individuals to seek redress through the High Court.
“We call upon the Electoral Commission to desist from meddling in the affairs of already declared constituency elections and allow aggrieved candidates to pursue legal remedies,” the statement added.
