The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of deploying supporters to pressure Electoral Commission (EC) officials into declaring some parliamentary results in their favour during the 2024 elections.
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, December 11, NPP General Secretary Justin Frimpong-Kodua cited incidents of alleged illegal declarations in constituencies such as Ablekuma North, Dome-Kwabenya, Okaikwei Central, Tema Central, Ahafo Ano North, Obuasi East, Ahafo Ano South West, Akwatia, Suhum, Fanteakwa North, Nsawam Adoagyir, Techiman South, and Aowin.
“The NDC deployed their men to, in some cases, force the hands of the Electoral Commission’s returning officers to declare results in their favour,” Mr. Frimpong-Kodua claimed.
This allegation comes after the NPP experienced significant losses in parliamentary seats, securing 75 seats compared to the NDC’s commanding 184. Some seats remain unresolved due to disputes.
Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin also alleged that NPP parliamentary candidates and members faced intimidation and harassment.
He cited incidents such as the situation in Abuakwa North, where parliamentary candidate Madam Ekua Afriye was reportedly forced to flee her home after individuals stormed her residence in search of election pink sheets.
“Why is the NDC so interested in destroying evidence? Why are they capturing pink sheets to destroy them and set them ablaze?” Mr. Afenyo-Markin questioned, adding that police intervention was required to ensure Madam Afriye’s safety.
In another instance, Patrick Boamah, Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, reportedly faced threats at his residence over allegations of possessing pink sheets.
Mr. Afenyo-Markin also highlighted irregularities in Tema Central, alleging that an individual who was not the designated returning officer declared results in favour of the NDC.
“They [NPP] called somebody to declare the result when the rightful person, who had sworn an oath to be the returning officer, was bypassed,” he said.
The NPP leadership called on the NDC’s presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, to ensure his supporters respect democratic principles.
“This is not the democracy we have worked hard for,” Mr. Afenyo-Markin emphasized, urging the EC to reverse what he described as “illegal declarations.”
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