The New Patriotic Party (NPP) held a press conference to address the disruption of parliamentary election collation processes by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in key constituencies.
According to the NPP, the NDC employed violent tactics, such as destroying election materials, threatening officials, and forcing premature declarations to distort election results.
Key Highlights and Allegations
- General Concerns:
NPP leaders accused the NDC of resorting to intimidation to sabotage the collation process. “If they claim to have won, why destroy pink sheets and other evidence of victory?” they questioned, pointing out that such acts undermine democracy. - Ablekuma North:
NPP candidate Nana Akua Owusu Afriyieh reportedly won by 414 votes. Despite this, NPP alleges NDC thugs stormed the collation center, compelling the Returning Officer, Mr. Vincent Obeng, to declare results under duress. “I declare you as the winner,” the officer reportedly said, without stating candidate names or vote figures, after threats were made to his life. - Tema Central:
Charles Forson of the NPP supposedly secured victory by 55 votes, but the collation was disrupted multiple times. NDC representatives allegedly brought in an unauthorized Electoral Commission (EC) staffer to declare their candidate, Ebi Bright, the winner. “The declaration was done with incomplete results and without the proper forms,” the NPP claimed. - Okaikwei Central:
Incumbent MP Patrick Yaw Boamah reportedly led by 1,446 votes before disruptions occurred. The NPP stated that NDC thugs forced the Returning Officer to exclude results from 31 polling stations, leading to an invalid declaration. “The NDC must explain why they fear completing the collation,” NPP leaders demanded.
The NPP reiterated its stance that these acts reflect desperation on the NDC’s part. Video evidence supporting their claims was shared, highlighting the destruction of electoral materials and threats against EC officials.
The party concluded by calling on security agencies to act decisively, ensuring the collation processes are completed lawfully to uphold the will of voters.
