The Electoral Commission (EC) has temporarily suspended the re-collation of parliamentary results for several constituencies at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Accra, following escalating disagreements among the political parties involved.
The exercise, initiated earlier this week to address discrepancies in results from various constituencies, was paused to allow for further consultations with the parties.
On December 12, 2024, the EC enlisted the support of the Police to ensure maximum security at the venue, aiming to protect personnel and facilitate a smooth collation process.
However, tensions between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) intensified, resulting in significant disruptions.
The disagreements primarily revolved around concerns over the accuracy of the electoral results.
The NDC alleged discrepancies in the pink sheets from certain constituencies, while the NPP expressed frustration over the EC’s handling of the process and delays in resolving the issues.
In response to the impasse, the EC announced a temporary halt to the re-collation, emphasizing the need for further engagement with all stakeholders to ensure transparency and fairness.
The re-collation aimed to address disputes in constituencies such as Suhum, Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Fanteakwa North, and Akwatia in the Eastern Region, where the initial results had been contested.
The EC has assured the public that the process will resume once an agreement is reached among the parties and all outstanding issues are clarified.
In the meantime, the suspension remains in effect as the EC works to restore order and build confidence in the electoral process.
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