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 ceremony of the ninth parliament.
This commitment comes in the wake of the Commission’s successful re-collation and declaration of results in seven other contentious constituencies, which include 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, Deputy Chairperson of the EC in charge of Corporate Affairs, expressed confidence in the Commission’s ability to resolve the outstanding issues promptly.
He explained that the delays in these constituencies were due to disputes raised by stakeholders, which necessitated additional scrutiny to uphold the integrity of the electoral process.
The Deputy Chairperson reassured the public of the EC’s unwavering commitment to transparency and credibility, urging all political parties and stakeholders to remain calm as the Commission resolves the outstanding issues.
“We are hopeful that the two outstanding constituencies will have their MPs elect very, very soon, way before the swearing-in parliament,” Dr Asare stated.
The EC’s re-collation and declaration efforts have sparked mixed reactions, with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) securing all seven seats declared so far.
Meanwhile, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected the outcomes and described the EC’s actions as illegal, vowing to challenge the decisions.