Oppong Nkrumah Claims NDC Intimidated Judges in Kpandai Election Case

Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi and former Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of intimidating judges in an attempt to control the judiciary.

Speaking on Nhyira FM’s “Kuroyimunsem” morning show on Wednesday, Oppong Nkrumah described the recent annulment of the 2024 Kpandai parliamentary election by the Tamale High Court as a crucial “test of democratic maturity.”

He argued that political pressure exerted by the NDC is eroding the independence of the judiciary, a situation he deemed “dangerous to Ghana’s democratic governance.”

“The law is clear. After parliamentary election results are declared, an aggrieved candidate has 21 days to challenge the outcome in court. Until a ruling is made, the declared winner remains the MP. The NDC candidate’s case should not have been heard as the filing period had expired,” he stated.

The Ofoase Ayirebi MP further linked the court’s decision to alleged intimidation of judges by the government, pointing to the recent removal of the Chief Justice as evidence of a growing climate of fear. “Judges are now hesitant to rule against the government, fearing repercussions. This undermines the integrity of our judicial system and encourages them to appease the government rather than uphold the law,” he added.

Oppong Nkrumah implored the judiciary to demonstrate boldness and independence, reiterating its role as the ultimate guardian of the Constitution and the rule of law.

His comments come following the November 24, 2025 ruling by the Tamale High Court, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Brew Plange, which nullified the Kpandai parliamentary election results and mandated a fresh election within 30 days.

The ruling stemmed from allegations of irregularities in 41 out of 152 polling stations, raised by NDC candidate Daniel Nsala Wakpal.

The decision has sparked intense political debate, with the NPP Minority expressing criticism while the NDC defends the ruling as a legitimate outcome of the judicial process.

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