In a recent social media post, Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called for calm among party supporters as the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana engages in a contentious exercise of re-collating parliamentary election results from the December 2024 elections. The post, made on the platform X at 15:45 on December 21, 2024, addresses the ongoing scrutiny of Ghana’s electoral process, particularly highlighting the NDC’s concerns over perceived bias in the EC’s actions.
Gyamfi, in his post, stated, “Comrades, he who laughs last, laughs best. Ignore the ‘cantata’ exercise dubbed ‘recollation’ being carried out by the NPP-sponsored EC. We will have the last laugh after January 7. Chill!” This message was in response to the re-collating of results in nine constituencies, which has sparked significant controversy and accusations of manipulation favoring the New Patriotic Party (NPP). According to the latest results, the NPP has secured at least 89 seats, winning seven out of the nine disputed seats.
Comrades, he who laughs last, laughs best. Ignore the “cantata” exercise dubbed “recollation” being carried out by the NPP-sponsored EC. We will have the last laugh after January 7. Chill!
— Sammy Gyamfi (@SammyGyamfi_) December 21, 2024
The NDC has been vocal about their dissatisfaction with the EC’s process, with claims that it is biased towards ensuring NPP’s victory. Amidst these tensions, former President John Mahama has urged the NDC youth to remain peaceful as the situation unfolds. The party’s supporters have shown solidarity with Gyamfi’s stance, responding positively to his post, indicating a unified front against the EC’s actions.
The re-collating process has become a focal point of discussion on social media, with various posts and comments reflecting the public’s concern over the integrity of the electoral process. One user, @tv3_ghana, shared an image of a pink sheet from Obuasi East, questioning the fairness of the declaration of the NPP candidate as the winner post-recollation. Meanwhile, commentators like @Fentuo_ have raised questions about the outcomes in the re-collated constituencies, suggesting skepticism over the fairness of the process.
As the country approaches the January 7 inauguration, the focus remains on how this electoral dispute will be resolved. Sammy Gyamfi’s message is clear: the NDC remains confident in their position, expecting a favorable outcome in their favor post-inauguration. The political atmosphere in Ghana continues to be charged, with all eyes on the EC and the final resolution of this electoral saga.
