February 11, 2025

EC Confirms Dome Kwabenya and Ablekuma North to Soon Have Their MPs-Elect

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The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has assured the public that it is working to finalize the results for the Dome Kwabenya and Ablekuma North constituencies and will soon announce their Members of Parliament-elect. This assurance comes as the EC has already completed the re-collation and declaration of results for seven other constituencies, which were previously embroiled in disputes. These constituencies include Okaikwei Central, Nsawam Adoagyiri, Ahafo Ano North, Ahafo Ano South West, Obuasi East, Tema Central, and Techiman South.

During a press conference held in Accra on Tuesday, Dr. Bossman Asare, the Deputy Chairperson of the EC in charge of Corporate Affairs, expressed confidence that the remaining unresolved constituencies would be finalized in time for the swearing-in ceremony of the new parliament. He acknowledged that the delay in the declaration of results for Dome Kwabenya and Ablekuma North was due to disputes raised by various stakeholders, which required the EC to conduct further scrutiny to ensure the integrity of the election process.

Dr. Asare emphasized the Commission’s dedication to maintaining transparency and credibility in the electoral process. He urged all political parties, as well as other stakeholders, to remain calm and allow the EC to resolve the issues at hand. He further reassured the public that the two outstanding constituencies would have their elected MPs confirmed before the swearing-in ceremony. “We are hopeful that the two outstanding constituencies will have their MPs-elect very, very soon, way before the swearing-in of parliament,” he stated.

The EC’s handling of the disputed constituencies has sparked mixed reactions across the political landscape. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has successfully secured all seven seats that the EC has declared so far. These results, however, have been met with strong objections from the opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which has rejected the outcomes, labeling the EC’s actions as illegal. The NDC has vowed to challenge the decisions, claiming that the results do not reflect the true will of the people in those constituencies.

The NDC’s dissatisfaction with the EC’s actions underscores the ongoing tension surrounding the electoral process. Despite the EC’s repeated reassurances about its commitment to upholding the integrity of the elections, the political landscape remains charged, with both parties accusing each other of wrongdoing. The NPP, having secured the contested seats, has maintained that the electoral process was free and fair, while the NDC contends that the EC’s decisions have undermined the fairness of the election.

The situation in Dome Kwabenya and Ablekuma North highlights the complexities of managing an election in a politically charged environment. The disputes in these constituencies, along with the challenges faced in the other contested areas, reflect the difficulties the EC faces in ensuring the credibility of the election results. Nevertheless, the EC’s commitment to completing the process before the inauguration of Parliament indicates its determination to resolve the remaining issues and ensure the smooth functioning of Ghana’s democratic processes.

As the nation waits for the final declaration of the MPs-elect from Dome Kwabenya and Ablekuma North, all eyes are on the EC to ensure that the remaining discrepancies are addressed swiftly and fairly. The ongoing debates and legal challenges surrounding the results in these constituencies are likely to shape the political discourse in the coming weeks, as both major political parties continue to assert their positions.

With the deadline for the swearing-in of the new Parliament fast approaching, the EC’s actions in the final stages of the electoral process will be closely scrutinized by the public, political parties, and international observers alike. The Commission’s ability to handle the outstanding issues in Dome Kwabenya and Ablekuma North will be critical in determining whether the country can move forward with confidence in its electoral system.

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