In a significant turn of events, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) appealed at the Court of Appeal after the High Court’s directive for the Electoral Commission (EC) to complete the collation and declaration of parliamentary results in four disputed constituencies. The High Court had granted the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) mandamus application, seeking the finalization of results for Tema Central, Ablekuma North, Okaikwei Central, and Techiman South. The High Court further ordered the collation process, a security provision for the exercise, and set a deadline of January 6, 2025, for declaring the results.
However, the NDC expressed its discontent with the ruling, citing challenges regarding the electoral process’s authenticity. The NDC’s appeal argues for the overturning of the High Court’s decision, stating that the court’s ruling was flawed and failed to address vital issues concerning the electoral process. The appeal also brings to light questions about the EC’s management of the election results and the potential ramifications of the court’s ruling on the election outcome.
This case is the latest among several legal battles around the December 7, 2024, parliamentary elections, distinguished by controversies and disputes over election results. Both the NPP and NDC have been criticizing each other, with accusations of electoral malfeasance. The Supreme Court previously quashed a High Court order to re-collate results in the four constituencies for not considering an interested party, including Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North, Tema Central, and Techiman South.
Source: DAILYGUIDENETWORK
