By Ashiadey Dotse
The High Court has directed the Electoral Commission (EC) to complete the collation of results from two outstanding polling stations in the Tema Central constituency.
This ruling came after the New Patriotic Party (NPP) filed a mandamus application, also highlighting similar issues in Okaikwei Central, Techiman South, and Ablekuma North.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) had earlier challenged the court’s authority to hear the case, but their objection was dismissed.
Lead counsel for the NPP, Gary Nimako, argued that the EC failed to finalise the collation of results between December 8, 2024, and January 1, 2025.
Initially, the EC declared Ebi Bright of the NDC as the winner of the Tema Central seat. However, after a re-collation, Charles Forson of the NPP was announced as the winner. The EC explained that delays in finalising the process were due to threats against its staff.
The court has also instructed the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akufo-Dampare, to ensure adequate security for the smooth and uninterrupted completion of the collation process.
