The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to vigorously contest the parliamentary results for the Akwatia, Fanteakwa North, and Suhum constituencies, which were announced by the Electoral Commission (EC) on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the National Police Training School (NPTS) in Tesano.
Concerns over the Legality of the Process
The NDC’s Deputy Director of Legal Affairs, George Loh, has expressed deep concerns over the legality of the process and venue for the parliamentary declarations. The NDC claims that the declarations, made after a recollation of results at the NPTS, contravene established electoral procedures.
Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Monday, December 16, Loh asserted that the results should have been handled within the respective regions of the constituencies involved, not at a location outside the purview of the regional EC offices.
“The point we are making is that we were invited by the EC to the National Police Training School, and we went there and we waited, and we were of the view that even if the process is completed, it cannot be taken out of the respective regions because it is not in tandem with the law,” Loh explained.
Commitment to Legal Action
Loh emphasized that the NDC believes the declarations made at the Police Training School are illegal. As a result, the party has resolved to challenge the results through the courts, stressing that the matter will be pursued vigorously.
“An illegality is an illegality, and for that reason, we will be going to court. All those declarations done at the Police Training School are illegal and we will fight till the very end,” he declared.
The NDC’s firm stance on the issue signals a legal battle ahead over the results, with the party determined to ensure that the proper procedures are followed and that the integrity of the electoral process is upheld.
