Leading figures within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have issued strong calls against any plans to boycott the impending re-run of 19 polling station elections in Ablekuma North Constituency, insisting that the party must stand united behind its candidate, Nana Akua Afriyie.
The calls come amid internal wrangling and concerns over the conduct of the election, with the party’s General Secretary announcing a boycott in protest.
However, key voices in the party are urging renewed mobilisation, arguing that a withdrawal would play directly into the hands of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Davis Ansah Opoku, Member of Parliament for the Mpraeso Constituency and a prominent voice within the NPP, issued a passionate appeal to party members, reminding them of the electoral significance and moral imperative to support Nana Akua Afriyie.
“The truth is, in those 19 polling stations at the centre of this matter, the NPP won in 2020. And guess what? We won again in 2024. Yes, the margins may have dropped a bit, but the people are still with us.”
Davis Ansah Opoku, Member of Parliament for the Mpraeso Constituency
He questioned the rationale behind any proposed boycott, urging the party not to retreat when they should be advancing.
Defending Loyalty and Justice
For him, the re-run of those 19 polling stations is not just about political numbers but also about loyalty, justice, and affirming the party’s core values. He reminded the party faithful of the personal sacrifices made by their candidate.
“Akua Afriyie is not just a candidate. She is a widow. A woman who has poured her life, sweat, and strength into this party. She’s stood firm for us — even when it was hard. She didn’t walk away. She believed. Now it’s our turn to stand for her.”
Davis Ansah Opoku, Member of Parliament for the Mpraeso Constituency
Hon. Ansah Opoku described the moment as a defining test of loyalty and called on the party to mobilise fully behind Nana Akua Afriyie to ensure her victory.
“Let’s not act powerless when we have the numbers, the base, and the message. This is not the time to boycott — this is the time to show up, mobilise, and get Akua elected.”
Davis Ansah Opoku, Member of Parliament for the Mpraeso Constituency
High Stake
Echoing similar sentiments, Charles Nii Teiko Tagoe, a former Presidential Staffer under former President Akufo-Addo, provided a broader political context to what is at stake.
He warned that the NDC currently holds 183 seats in Parliament and is targeting Ablekuma North as the key to achieving a two-thirds majority, which would enable them to push through significant constitutional amendments.
He argued that the re-run election in Ablekuma North is not just about securing a seat but about protecting the very fabric of Ghana’s democracy.
According to Tagoe, allowing the NDC to take the seat could usher in a “parliamentary dictatorship” that undermines checks and balances.
“Ablekuma North is their current solution. Consequently, they have been employing all necessary means to secure the seat from Hon. Akua Afriyie. It is imperative that we resist this effort. The people of Ablekuma North bear the national responsibility of safeguarding our democracy.”
Charles Nii Teiko Tagoe, a former Presidential Staffer under former President Akufo-Addo
He further declared that a vote for the NPP’s parliamentary candidate, Nana Akua Afriyie, will stop the NDC and protect Ghana’s democracy. “God is watching. ABLEKUMA NORTH, here we come!” he remarked.
The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, announced its decision to rerun parliamentary elections in 19 polling stations within the Ablekuma North Constituency following a prolonged dispute between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over the integrity of some election results.
In an official statement released, the Commission explained that the rerun is a direct response to concerns over the verification of results from these polling stations.
However, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), in response, strongly contested the Electoral Commission’s (EC) move, describing the decision as both “unlawful” and “disingenuous.”
This challenge, the party insisted, is based on existing court orders and previous collation exercises that, in its view, render the EC’s latest action unwarranted.
Nonetheless, the statements from both Ansah Opoku and Charles Nii Teiko Tagoe reflect the growing urgency within the NPP’s ranks to close ranks, refocus, and vigorously contest the re-run, which has assumed national importance.
At the centre of the matter is not only a parliamentary seat but a symbolic battle for political balance and democratic integrity. While tensions may remain within certain party circles regarding electoral strategy, the broader call appears to be leaning toward unity and action.
The emphasis from both men is clear: Akua Afriyie is a loyal party servant deserving of full support, and the re-run election is too crucial to be left uncontested.
With the stakes higher than ever, the NPP’s leadership and grassroots are being summoned to defend not only a seat in Parliament but the legacy and direction of the party in one of its critical strongholds.
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