Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has asserted that Mathew Nyindam, the Member of Parliament for Kpandai, is still the duly elected representative for the constituency, notwithstanding a recent court ruling that mandates a re-run of the 2024 parliamentary elections.
On Monday, November 24, 2025, a Tamale High Court invalidated the Kpandai parliamentary results and instructed the Electoral Commission to organise a new election, citing numerous irregularities in the 2024 polls.
In reaction, the Majority Caucus urged the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to promptly declare the Kpandai seat vacant in accordance with the court’s ruling.
While addressing Parliament, the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, referred to previous incidents and called for the removal of the MP from the chamber.
“Mr. Speaker, I am not raising these issues lightly, as precedent will guide our actions. Mr Speaker, when the Honourable Gyakye Quayson was instructed by the court to undergo a re-run, members from this side, primarily led by the current Minority Leader, vocally opposed the notion that the Honourable Gyakye Quayson could remain in this house.
“Ultimately, he had to depart. This is a path we have previously traversed. A precedent has been established. No one in this house today can assert that the Honourable Nyindam should have a voice at this moment. It will not occur,” he stated.
Nevertheless, while speaking to journalists in Parliament, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin rejected that appeal, affirming that Mr Nyindam retains his seat until all legal avenues are thoroughly explored.
“Let me address the people of Kpandai directly: your Member of Parliament continues to be the sitting MP for the Kpandai Constituency. He is a full Member of Parliament and a proud member of the Minority Caucus and the NPP,” Mr Afenyo-Markin declared.
He contended that until the court’s ruling is finalised and proper procedures are adhered to, Mr Nyindam’s position as MP remains unchanged.
