EC Assures Credible Election In Ablekuma Election

The Electoral Commission (EC) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a fair, transparent, and credible parliamentary election rerun in the Ablekuma North Constituency on July 11, following disputes over results from 19 polling stations during the December 2024 elections.

At a press briefing on Thursday, July 10, the EC’s Deputy Chairperson in charge of Corporate Services, Dr Bossman Asare, stated that all logistical preparations were complete and that the Commission was focused on ensuring that the will of the electorate is upheld.

“On our part as the electoral management body, we are desirous of bringing the election in the Ablekuma North constituency to a conclusion and to ensure that the constituents have a representative in Parliament,” Dr Asare said.

The rerun scheduled for July 11, 2025, became necessary after violence and security concerns disrupted the collation process in parts of the constituency. According to the EC, the disruptions rendered the process incomplete and undermined the integrity of the final result.

To resolve the impasse, the Commission outlined a clear roadmap for completing the collation process in accordance with electoral laws and constitutional provisions.

“We have thus provided a path to complete the collation process while ensuring that the residents of Ablekuma North have a representative in Parliament,” Dr Asare added.

The rerun sees a renewed contest between the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Nana Akua Afriyie and the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) Ewurabena Aubynn. The two candidates first faced off during the general elections in December, but the outcome in some polling stations was disputed.

Despite the EC’s assurances, the process has not been without controversy. The NPP, expressing dissatisfaction with the Commission’s decision to conduct a rerun, has officially withdrawn from the election, calling the move “unjust.”

However, in a twist, Nana Akua Afriyie, the NPP’s parliamentary candidate, has defied the party’s directive and confirmed her participation in today’s poll. Attempts by the party to halt the rerun through legal and administrative channels have proved unsuccessful.

Responding to mounting claims of political bias, the EC dismissed suggestions that it is favouring any party in the rerun.

“We state categorically that Ghana’s electoral management body is an independent body and will not be influenced by any institution or any person. Our track record speaks for itself,” Dr Asare emphasised.

He further assured all stakeholders, including political parties and voters, that the Commission remains guided by its constitutional mandate and motto: “Transparency, Fairness, Integrity.”

“We assure the public and the political parties that, as always, we will live by our motto and ensure that the rerun is fair, transparent and credible,” he stated.

The EC also extended best wishes to both candidates ahead of the vote. “We wish the two candidates the best of luck at the polls tomorrow, Friday, July 11,” Dr Asare concluded.