The Minority in Parliament has made it clear that it will resist any moves to rerun the parliamentary elections in Ablekuma North, insisting instead on the completion of the original electoral process.
This stance was underlined during a protest on Wednesday, 4th June, when New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs marched from Parliament House to the Ghana Police Service Headquarters in Accra, demanding immediate intervention.
Chief Whip Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, speaking for the Minority, highlighted the critical nature of the situation.
He urged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to ensure the deployment of adequate security forces to enable the Electoral Commission (EC) to resume and finalize the collation of the constituency’s results without further delay.
According to him, the delay not only disenfranchises the people of Ablekuma North but also undermines the democratic values enshrined in Ghana’s 1992 Constitution.
“Our demands are still simple and straightforward. The continuous disfranchisement of the people of Ablekuma North represents not only a denial of their constitutional right to representation but also an affront to the democratic principles in the 1992 Constitution.
“Take immediate steps without any further delay to deploy adequate security personnel to the Electoral Commission at its designated collation centre, and ensure an enabling environment for the peaceful and lawful conclusion and declaration of the Ablekuma North results.”
Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh
The ongoing electoral dispute in the Ablekuma North Constituency has thrown the area’s parliamentary representation into uncertainty, sparking tensions in Ghana’s political landscape.
At the heart of the controversy is the delayed collation and declaration of election results, a situation that has left the constituency unrepresented in the 9th Parliament.
This deadlock is intensifying calls for urgent action from key political players and the security services to uphold democratic principles and constitutional rights.
The Electoral Commission cited insufficient security as the primary reason behind the inability to complete the collation process in Ablekuma North, a claim that has only deepened frustrations among opposition lawmakers.
For months, the EC’s calls for better police support have been met with delays, leaving the situation unresolved.
Ablekuma North Deadlock Raises Constitutional Concerns
Meanwhile, this stalemate is raising significant constitutional questions. The absence of a duly elected representative from Ablekuma North denies the constituents their voice in Parliament and casts doubts on the effectiveness of electoral institutions.
The growing pressure on the EC and the Ghana Police Service to break the impasse reflects wider public concern about electoral integrity and democratic governance.
Despite numerous attempts to find a solution, including a high-level meeting between the Inspector-General of Police, the Electoral Commission, and the Election Security Task Force, no concrete action has materialized.
According to Annoh-Dompreh, this failure has only exacerbated mistrust in the state’s ability to safeguard its electoral process.
“Without mincing words, the continued disenfranchisement of the people of Ghana is not only a denial of their constitutional rights to representation, but also an affront to the democratic principles enshrined in the 1992 constitution.”
Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh
He also warned that the ongoing crisis damages public confidence in the independence and integrity of key institutions, particularly the Ghana Police Service.
The Minority insisted that the police must act decisively and cooperatively with the EC to provide a secure and conducive environment for completing the collation and declaration process.
“This crisis erodes public trust in the integrity and independence of state institutions, particularly the Ghana Police Service. We therefore request that your office take immediate steps, immediate steps without any further delay. Deploy adequate security personnel to the Electoral Commission at its designated collation centre.”
Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh
The Minority’s demand is clear: the Ghana Police Service must uphold its duty to democracy by facilitating the lawful and peaceful conclusion of the election results collation.
Any perception that the police are obstructing democracy will only fuel public disillusionment and political instability.
“Democracy delayed is democracy denied,” Annoh-Dompreh emphasized, underscoring the urgent need for resolution.
The Ablekuma North electoral crisis highlights broader issues facing Ghana’s democratic processes, where security, institutional cooperation, and political will are critical to delivering free and fair elections.
With parliamentary representation hanging in the balance, the eyes of the nation remain fixed on how quickly and effectively the authorities will respond to ensure the voice of Ablekuma North is finally heard in Parliament.
