Ablekuma North Constituency Rerun: NPP and NDC Clash Over Electoral Commission’s Decision

 Ablekuma North Constituency Rerun: NPP and NDC Clash Over Electoral Commission’s Decision

The Electoral Commission’s (EC) announcement of a parliamentary election rerun in 19 polling stations within the Ablekuma North Constituency has sparked fierce opposition from the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Salam Mustapha, the National Youth Organiser of the NPP, has condemned the move, calling it “unjust” and warning that it sets a dangerous precedent for Ghana’s electoral system.  

NPP Challenges EC’s Decision in Court

During an interview on  Channel One Newsroom, Hon. Mustapha revealed that the NPP has filed an interlocutory injunction to halt the rerun, scheduled for July 11, 2025. He argued that the EC lacks the authority to unilaterally order a rerun without a court mandate.  

“If we allow this to go, it sets a dangerous precedent. A party could simply disrupt elections in areas where they are losing and demand a rerun. That is not democracy,” Hon. Mustapha stated.  

Background: A Six-Month Electoral Impasse 

The dispute stems from the December 7, 2024, general elections, where NPP’s Nana Akua Owusu Afriyie initially led the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) Ewurabena Aubynn by a slim margin of 414 votes. However, the NDC rejected the results, alleging irregularities, including fabricated pink sheets and collusion between EC officials and the NPP.  

The controversy deepened when a fire destroyed ballot materials in Kwashieman, and in January 2025, a group of individuals vandalized the EC’s Greater Accra office, disrupting the collation process. Since then, the constituency has been without parliamentary representation.  

EC’s Justification for the Rerun

On July 2, 2025, the EC cited unverified scanned pink sheets as the reason for ordering a rerun in 19 of the 281 polling stations. While the NDC welcomed the decision, the NPP insists that the EC overstepped its legal bounds.  

Political Tensions Rise Ahead of July 11 Rerun

With the rerun just days away, both parties are ramping up campaigns in a high-stakes battle that will determine whether Nana Akua retains her seat or Ewurabena Aubynn secures victory. The outcome could have lasting implications for Ghana’s electoral integrity and public trust in the democratic process.  

As the legal and political drama unfolds, all eyes remain on the Ablekuma North Constituency, where the rerun may finally resolve a dispute that has left constituents without representation for over half a year.  

What are your thoughts on the EC’s decision? Should reruns be court-ordered, or does the EC have the authority to mandate them independently? Share your views in the comments!