Voting is presently taking place in the Ablekuma North constituency as the Electoral Commission (EC) oversees a parliamentary rerun across 19 polling stations.
This event, scheduled for today, Friday, July 11, 2025, aims to resolve ongoing disputes regarding the results of the general elections held on December 7, 2024.
Concerns about the integrity of results from various polling stations prompted the rerun. Following legal disputes and inconsistencies in the collation process—especially concerning unauthenticated pink sheets—the EC decided to conduct a new voting to guarantee fairness, transparency, and compliance with constitutional standards.
Despite the EC’s rationale, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) vehemently opposed the decision, describing it as “unjust” and a departure from a High Court ruling that mandated the collation and announcement of results from the outstanding polling stations.
The party later declared a boycott of the rerun and sought legal and administrative measures to stop the process. However, these attempts were rejected by the courts.
In an unexpected development, the NPP’s parliamentary candidate, Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie, diverged from her party by announcing her intention to take part in the rerun. Her defiance has elicited mixed responses from within the party. However, some local executives and Members of Parliament have publicly supported her decision and joined her campaign efforts in the constituency.
Speaking to the media in Accra on Thursday, July 10, the EC’s Deputy Chairman responsible for Corporate Services, Dr. Bossman Asare, reiterated the Commission’s dedication to conducting a credible electoral process. He dismissed allegations of political interference or bias, underscoring the EC’s independence.
“From our perspective as the electoral management body, we are eager to bring the election in the Ablekuma North constituency to a conclusion and to ensure that the constituents have a representative in Parliament,” Dr. Asare remarked.
He further emphasized: “We guarantee the public and the political parties that, as always, we will adhere to our motto and ensure that the rerun is conducted fairly, transparently, and credibly.”
Security measures have been enhanced at all affected polling stations, with EC officials and observers assigned to facilitate a smooth and orderly voting process.
The result of the rerun is anticipated to decide if the NPP maintains its grip on the constituency or if the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), represented by candidate Ewurabena Aubynn, can successfully secure the seat in its favor.
