Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized the ongoing re-collation of election results for four constituencies in the Eastern Region, describing the process as unlawful.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, December 13, Asiedu Nketiah alleged that the re-collation, currently being conducted at the Police Training School in Tesano, Accra, lacks a legal basis and was not agreed upon by the Electoral Commission (EC) and political parties.
Challenged Constituencies
The re-collation, initiated by the EC on December 12, aims to resolve disputes over results from the Suhum, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Fanteakwa North, and Akwatia constituencies. These constituencies have been mired in controversies regarding discrepancies in the initial collation process.
NDC’s Position
Asiedu Nketiah questioned the legitimacy of the process, saying:
“We in the NDC believe that what is happening at the police training school amounts to an illegality. It is not founded in any laws of our elections. Neither is it based on consensus that has been raised between the parties and the EC.”
He warned officials involved in the exercise, cautioning that their actions might have consequences:
“We want to inform the nation and to give notice to any official of the commission and the police who are involved in the perpetuation of that illegality to know that there could be consequences of their actions in the future.”
Implications of the Dispute
The NDC’s objections come amid heightened tensions surrounding the handling of the election results in these constituencies. The party’s stance raises concerns about potential legal battles and challenges to the election process, further highlighting the need for transparency and adherence to legal frameworks in resolving electoral disputes.
