The President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Angel Carbonu, has expressed concern over the unresolved parliamentary results of nine constituencies following the December 7, 2024, general elections.
According to him, while Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean Mensa has delivered a detailed address on the issue, he firmly believes that these nine constituencies should undergo a rerun.
“The sanctity of the electoral process has been compromised, and it should be done again,” he said in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme Thursday.
The Electoral Commission has indicated that it will not accept the collated results of Ablekuma North and Okaikwei Central constituencies due to irregularities recorded during the collation and subsequent declaration.
In total, the Commission will re-collate results for the following constituencies: Nsawan Adoagyiri, Ahafo Ano South West, Ahafo Ano North, Obuasi East, Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North, Tema Central, Techiman South, and Dome Kwabenya.
While addressing the issue, Mr. Carbonu, who was part of the CODEO election observers, said if the EC goes ahead with the re-collation, it will not bring peace or harmony.
“We need a rerun because it will allow for a clearer outcome.”
He raised questions about the criteria the EC used in selecting polling agents.
“If the EC had followed proper procedures, we would not be in this situation,” he added.
Mr. Carbonu emphasized that a rerun would help resolve any uncertainty and ensure fairness in the process.
“Re-collating the results will not end the agitation, but a rerun will bring clarity and peace. If the EC listens to this advice, it will show the people that when elections are not well conducted, there can be a rerun to ensure fairness” he stated.
Reflecting on the Election Day, Mr. Carbonu noted that the election itself was peaceful, but the challenges arose from the collation and declaration of results.
“The best way forward is a rerun, not just re-collation, to restore public trust in the electoral process” he said.
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