The Electoral Commission (EC) has announced the suspension of the re-collation exercise for the Dome Kwabenya and Ablekuma North parliamentary constituencies due to a lack of sufficient pink sheets and unresolved disputes over key election documents.
Dome Kwabenya and Ablekuma North were among nine constituencies selected for re-collation following a High Court ruling that required a review of the election results due to allegations of irregularities.
To date, the EC has successfully declared results in seven constituencies, all of which favor the New Patriotic Party (NPP). These constituencies include:
- Ahafo Ano North
- Techiman South
- Ahafo Ano South West
- Nsawam Adoagyiri
- Obuasi East
- Okaikwei Central
- Tema Central
Challenges with Ablekuma North Re-collation
The suspension in Ablekuma North is due to the returning officer’s inability to present all the necessary pink sheets.
Of the total pink sheets expected, 62 remain missing, preventing the re-collation process from being completed.
Issues with Dome Kwabenya Re-collation
In Dome Kwabenya, the returning officer reported that the pink sheets for three polling stations are only available in soft copy format.
Attempts to produce hard copies have been unsuccessful, with both the NPP and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) failing to provide the required documents.
The NPP has explained that the absence of these pink sheets is a result of violent disruptions during the original collation process, during which party agents were reportedly assaulted and critical documents were destroyed.
The re-collation exercises have been conducted under tight security, with joint military and police personnel ensuring order and transparency.
Despite the suspension, the EC has assured all stakeholders that it is committed to resolving the issues in both the Dome Kwabenya and Ablekuma North constituencies.
Benjamin Bano Bio, the Director of Electoral Services at the EC, reaffirmed the Commission’s dedication to maintaining electoral integrity. He added that investigations are ongoing to address the missing documents and disputes surrounding these constituencies.
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