EC Rejects Recount Request As Police Take Custody Of Ballot Box In Yilo Krobo Constituency

According to a report by GHOne TV on Monday, 26 October 2026, the Ghana Police Service has taken custody of the ballot box from the NDC Yilo Krobo Constituency Secretary election after the Electoral Commission (EC) rejected a request for a recount.

The request was made by Herbert Anyanumeh Tetteh, a candidate in the contest, who is understood to have challenged the outcome of the polls and asked for the votes to be recounted. The EC, however, turned down the request, a decision that appears to have heightened tensions around the process.

Following the rejection, police moved to secure the ballot box. Such action is typically intended to preserve the integrity of election materials, prevent tampering, and maintain public order while disputes are being addressed. The police presence also signals the seriousness with which the matter is being treated, particularly in a constituency where party elections can generate strong emotions among supporters.

The development adds to ongoing conversations about transparency and dispute resolution within internal party elections in Ghana. Observers often stress that clear procedures for handling recount requests and electoral complaints are essential to sustaining confidence in democratic processes, whether at the party or national level.

At the time of the report, it was not clear on what grounds the EC rejected the recount request, nor what the next steps would be for the ballot box now in police custody. It also remains unclear whether Mr. Tetteh intends to pursue the matter through the party’s internal appeals structures or through the courts.

Stakeholders in the constituency are likely to watch closely how the situation unfolds. Calls for calm and restraint are expected from party leadership, with an emphasis on resolving the dispute peacefully and in accordance with the NDC’s constitution and electoral guidelines.

Further details are expected as the story develops, and statements from the EC, the police, and the aggrieved candidate would help clarify the circumstances surrounding the decision and the custody of the ballot box.

If you liked this story, please follow or tip the author to help them write more!

Viral.gh feedback-opera-news-app@opera.com