Accra, Dec 27, GNA – The Supreme Court has quashed an Accra High Court order of mandamus for the re-collation of Parliamentary election results in four constituencies in the December 7 general election.
They are Ablekuma North, Tema Central, Okaikwei Central and Techiman South.
The apex Court, however, upheld the High Court’s orders for re-collation in Nsawam-Adoagyiri and Ahafo Ano North.
The NDC went to the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn a decision made by the High Court that granted the Electoral Commission (EC) permission to re-collate and declare results for the contested constituencies.
The High Court, on December 20, 2024, ruled in favor of the EC, ordering a re-collation of results and the declaration of results in several constituencies that are still in dispute.
The court also directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to ensure adequate security at the collation centers during the process.
The ruling followed a writ of mandamus filed by parliamentary candidates from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the six constituencies: Tema Central, Techiman South, Ahafo Ano North, Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North, and Nsawam Adoagyiri.
These constituencies have been at the center of electoral disputes, with both the NPP and NDC disputing the results.
More to follow.
GNA