The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Director of Elections and IT, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has expressed confidence that justice will prevail in the ongoing disputes over parliamentary seats, provided the judiciary operates with fairness.
Speaking on the Tema Central parliamentary seat and other contested constituencies, Dr. Boamah emphasized the NDC’s commitment to due process and the rule of law.
“Let’s allow the court processes to take their course. We are ready and willing to let justice work,” he stated.
Dr. Boamah criticized the institutional decay witnessed over the past eight years, expressing hope for a new dawn where such deficiencies are addressed.
He dismissed accusations of abuse of office, clarifying that the NDC’s legal challenges began before they assumed office.
Addressing questions on why the party is pursuing legal battles despite holding a strong majority in Parliament, Dr. Boamah defended the NDC’s stance.
“Ghanaians, a sovereign people, made a decision to give the NDC more than a two-thirds majority in Parliament.
That must prevail, and we shall use due process to ensure it,” he affirmed.
When asked about the possibility of reruns in the disputed constituencies, by GHone presenter,Dr. Boamah noted that the solution would depend on the specifics of each case. “The issues are common but differentiated.
Some cases may require reruns in specific polling stations rather than the entire constituency,” he explained.
He urged patience, insisting that the judiciary should be allowed to function without interference.
“Let’s not jump the gun. Let’s allow the judiciary to work,” he concluded, reiterating the NDC’s faith in the courts to deliver a fair and just outcome.
The disputes over outstanding parliamentary election results have largely been resolved by the Electoral Commission (EC), with the results of most constituencies declared.
However, the Ablekuma North seat remains unresolved. With the results now largely settled, the NDC holds a commanding majority in Parliament with 183 seats, while the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has 88 seats.
Additionally, there are four independent Members of Parliament-elect.
These include Ohene Kwame Frimpong for Asante Akim North, Nandaya Yaw Stanley for Wulensi, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as Kwame A Plus, for Gomoa Central, and Worlasi Kpeli for Afram Plains North, an NDC affiliate who contested as an independent.
Following the gazetting of the results, these numbers will define the composition of the 9th Parliament, which begins on Tuesday, January 7, 2025—unless a court ruling changes the status quo.
The NDC, however, is challenging the results declared for four constituencies—Tema Central, Okaikwei Central, Techiman South, and Ablekuma North—labeling the process as “illegal and unlawful.” The party has filed an appeal and a stay of execution against the Accra High Court ruling that ordered the EC to complete and collate the results for these constituencies.
According to NDC Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko Computer, the party instructed its parliamentary candidates not to participate in the collation exercise, citing concerns over the process’s legitimacy.
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Justice will smile on us if the courts will be fair – Dr Edward Omane Boamah , NDC’s Director of Elections and IT. pic.twitter.com/eewbJXFArJ
— Serwaa Amihere (@Serwaa_Amihere) January 7, 2025
