The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ablekuma North Constituency has raised serious concerns over alleged attempts by the Electoral Commission (EC) to manipulate the 2024 parliamentary election results in favor of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
At a press conference on December 26, Daniel Tornyigah, the NDC’s Director of Elections for Ablekuma North, accused the EC of introducing falsified pink sheets containing 490 votes into the re-collation process. The NDC claims this is part of a broader effort to rig the election results.
The EC had nullified the constituency’s initial results, citing irregularities, and ordered a re-collation. However, despite this, no official results have been declared. The constituency’s returning officer stepped aside, citing the absence of a complete statement of polls, further delaying the outcome.
Tornyigah alleged that some EC officials, including a staff member who purportedly contacted presiding officers, were actively working to alter polling station figures. According to him, presiding officers were being pressured to modify results in a bid to overturn the election’s true outcome.
“We want to bring this rather shameful development and chronology of events to the attention of all well-meaning Ghanaians and the good people of Ablekuma North,” Tornyigah stated, warning of the NDC’s intent to resist any outcomes that do not reflect the electorate’s will.
The NDC has demanded clarity and accountability from the EC, urging the Commission to declare the genuine results of the election. Tornyigah emphasized that the party would not accept any attempts to undermine the democratic process in Ablekuma North.
This development adds to the mounting tension surrounding the disputed parliamentary results, as all eyes remain on the EC to uphold its mandate of fairness and transparency. The outcome of this dispute will likely have significant implications for public confidence in Ghana’s electoral process.
