The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the Tema Central Constituency Charles Forson, has been declared the winner following the re-collation of election results.
Forson secured 18,870 votes, narrowly defeating Ebi Bright of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), who had previously been declared the winner with 18,815 votes. Independent candidate Fredrick Aniagyei received 229 votes.
The Electoral Commission (EC) initiated the re-collation and declaration of results for nine disputed constituencies in compliance with a directive from the Accra High Court.
The affected constituencies include Nsawam-Adoagyiri (Eastern Region), Ahafo Ano South West, Ahafo Ano North, and Obuasi East (Ashanti Region), Dome-Kwabenya, Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North, and Tema Central (Greater Accra Region), as well as Techiman South (Bono East Region).
The High Court mandated the EC to finalize the collation process and declare the winners in accordance with electoral laws. It also directed the Inspector-General of Police to provide adequate security at the collation centres.
The re-collation exercise is ongoing at the EC’s Greater Accra Regional Office under heavy police and military security, with results from the remaining constituencies expected soon.
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