In a landmark decision, the High Court in Accra has ordered the Electoral Commission (EC) to collate and declare the results from 31 polling stations that were left uncounted in the Okaikwei Central constituency. This ruling was announced on January 4, 2025, following a legal challenge by the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The NPP had contested the initial declaration where Baba Sadiq of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was announced as the winner, arguing that the process was incomplete as it did not include votes from all polling stations in the area.
Justice Forson Agyapong, presiding over the case, mandated the EC to incorporate these outstanding results into the existing tally and to redeclare the parliamentary election results for Okaikwei Central. This directive aims to ensure the electoral process reflects the true will of the electorate.
The EC is now tasked with revisiting the votes from these 31 polling stations, which could potentially alter the outcome of the election in this constituency. The court’s decision underscores the importance of a thorough and transparent electoral process, especially in closely contested regions.
The outcome of this recollation is eagerly awaited by both political parties and the constituents of Okaikwei Central, as it will determine the rightful representative for the area in the Ghanaian Parliament. This case has become emblematic of broader discussions about electoral integrity and the mechanisms in place to correct discrepancies in vote counting.
