NPP Reacts to Kpandai Election Petition Ruling

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has raised serious concerns about a recent High Court decision in Tamale, describing it as a “constitutional abomination” that threatens Ghana’s electoral justice system. The ruling, delivered on November 24, 2025, nullified the Kpandai parliamentary election and ordered a rerun.

Speaking at a press conference today, a representative of the NPP stated that the judgment is fundamentally flawed, citing discrepancies in the court’s application of Section 20 of PNDCL 284. According to the party, the court disregarded the requirement that any irregularities must have demonstrably affected the election result.

“Our Member of Parliament won by a decisive margin of 3,734 votes. The petitioner’s own evidence conceded disputed votes amounted to just over 500,” the NPP representative explained. “Five hundred votes cannot conceivably overturn a margin of 3,734. Yet, this judge brazenly voided the entire election.”

The NPP also alleges that the court ignored Regulation 48(2) of C.I. 127, which states that the non-attendance of candidates or agents does not invalidate lawfully conducted proceedings. This, the party argues, is particularly relevant as the petitioner’s absence from the relocated collation centre was a key point of contention.

Furthermore, the NPP claims the court applied a double standard regarding the burden of proof, accepting unsubstantiated assertions while dismissing evidence regarding alleged violence perpetrated by the petitioner’s supporters. The party contends that the judgment effectively rewards violence and sets a dangerous precedent for future elections.

The NPP has initiated legal action to challenge the ruling, filing a stay of execution, a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal, and an application for certiorari at the Supreme Court. Honorable Matthew Nyindam, the current MP for Kpandai, is leading the legal challenge with the full backing of the party.

“We will walk every step of this legal journey with you,” the NPP representative assured the people of Kpandai. “We will fight in every court, at every hour, with every resource at our command, to defend the mandate you freely gave.”

The NPP alleges a broader pattern of interference by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in state institutions, citing previous incidents in Ablekuma North and Akwatia. They warn that the Kpandai judgment is part of a calculated agenda to undermine Ghana’s democracy.

The party also criticized the NDC’s handling of governance, pointing to issues in the education sector, illegal mining (galamsey), and economic instability. They called on the NDC to focus on governing effectively and to cease what they describe as attempts to capture state institutions.

The NPP has urged the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court to overturn the Kpandai judgment and restore the integrity of the electoral process. They have also called on the media and the people of Ghana to remain vigilant in defending the country’s democracy.

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