Author: Enestina GhanaMPs

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of deploying their supporters to pressure Electoral Commission (EC) officials into declaring some parliamentary results in their favour during the 2024 elections.

The General Secretary of the NPP, Justin Frimpong-Kodua, cited instances of alleged illegal declarations in constituencies including 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.

This claim was made during a press briefing on Wednesday, December 11, by the NPP’s General Secretary.

According to Mr Frimpong-Kodua, “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.”

This accusation follows the NPP’s significant loss of major parliamentary seats during the elections. The party secured 75 seats, while the NDC garnered a commanding 184 seats, reshaping the parliamentary landscape, with some seats still outstanding due to disagreements.

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, further alleged that NPP parliamentary candidates and members faced intimidation and harassment.

He shared specific instances, including the situation in Abuakwa North, where the parliamentary candidate, Madam Ekua Afriye, reportedly endured a sleepless night as individuals stormed her residence searching for 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 Madam Afriye had to flee her home for safety, with police intervention required to protect her.

In another instance, Mr Patrick Boamah, the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, reportedly faced threats at his residence over allegations that he possessed pink sheets.

Again, he noted irregularities in Tema Central, where the individual who purportedly declared the results for the NDC was not the designated returning officer.

“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 alleged.

The NPP leadership called on NDC’s presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, to intervene and ensure that his supporters act within the boundaries of democracy.

“This is not the democracy we have worked hard for,” Mr Afenyo-Markin stressed. The Majority Leader also called on the Electoral Commission to take immediate steps and reverse what he calls the “illegal declaration.”

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Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh has called on the President Nana Akufo-Addo to halt the transition process until all Parliamentary results are fully declared by the Electoral Commission.

The Member of Parliament for Nsawam Adoagyiri’s appeal follows disputes over the declaration of several parliamentary results, including his constituency.

Addressing the media on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the party’s office in Nsawam, Annoh-Dompreh criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for what he described as irresponsible behaviour, calling for the establishment of a secure platform by the Electoral Commission to announce the remaining results.

“Let me appeal to the outgoing president Nana Akufo-Addo. We know he has set in motion a transition process as a matter of course. We want to appeal to the president: he who comes to equity must come with clean hands, so the transition process should be halted.

“His Excellency Nana Akufo-Addo should halt the transition process, and John Dramani Mahama, president-elect, must show the same equity, must speak to his people, and we must ensure that all the other seats are declared duly by the EC before the transition process goes on,” he stated.

Annoh-Dompreh also described as totally false the accusations leveled against him about his involvement in the shooting incident at the Nsawam Adoagyiri Collation Center.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman in the Eastern Region, during a press conference, accused Annoh-Dompreh of shooting an observer, Richard Taboh, in the full glare of the public when confusion broke out at the collation centre.

Annoh-Dompreh, who denied shooting the young man, called on the leadership of the Ghana Police to institute a thorough investigation into the shooting incident.

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President Nana Akufo-Addo has congratulated president elect John Dramani Mahama after the electoral Commission Jean Mensah officially announced the result of the 2024 Presidential election and declared John Mahama as winner.

According to him he is committed to ensuring a seamless transfer of power on 7th January next year and looks forward working with the president elect and his team.

In a statement issued by the director of communications at the presidency Eugene Arhin in the spirit of collaboration the president invites the president elect for a meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the Jubilee House to initiate the transition process, as he remains committed to the principles of good governance and peaceful transition that will further strengthen Ghana’s reputation as a beacon of democracy in Africa.

President Akufo-Addo called on all Ghanaians to unit and work to consolidate democracy and the rule of law in Ghana.

He further congratulated the EC and Ghanaians for successful election that reflects the enduring strength of Ghana’s democracy.

He acknowledged the commitment and participation of all stakeholders which have ensured that the democratic process in Ghana remains credible and peaceful.

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The National Democratic Congress has put up a sterling performance in this year’s general election having garnered more than two-thirds majority in parliament.

The party successfully flipped a considerable number of constituencies known to traditionally belong to the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Competitively, this is the first time the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is winning these seats after the 1992 parliamentary election which the NPP boycotted.

Thus since 1996 the NPP had held on to these seats winning with wide margins at every election.

Among these constituencies are:
Ayawaso Central
Okaikoi South
Tema West
Dome Kwabenya
Awutu Senya East
Assin Central
Secondi
Kwesimintsim
Asikado Ketan
Tarkwa Nsuaem
Sunyani East
Sunyani West
Dormaa East
Dormaa Central
Asutifi North
Nsawam Adoagyiri
Akwapim South
Lower West Akim
Adansi Asokwa
Ahafo Ano South East
Obuasi East.

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The National Democratic Congress, NDC will without doubt have absolute Majority in the ninth parliament come January 2025.

The December 7 parliamentary election has produced some interesting results, one that did not actually favour the ruling New Patriotic Party having lost quite a number of seats to the opposition NDC and parliamentary candidates.

Though the Electoral Commission is yet to release certified results from all the constituencies, provisional results indicates the national Democratic Congress in a comfortable position with about 185 seats.

When confirmed it would be a sharp departure from the numbers in the eighth legislature which was a hanged one.

The New Patriotic Party will be without the services of some experienced parliamentarians who have all been denied return to the legislature by their constituents. Among them include Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Nsawam /Adoagyiri; Andy Appiah-Kubi, Asante Akim North; Henry Quartey, Ayawaso Central; Kobina Tahir Hammond, Adansi Asokwa, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, Ablekuma West; and a host of others.

The NDC has won all seats in about four regions including Volta, Upper East, Upper West, Oti, Savanna.

With NDC’s Presidential candidate, John Dramanai Mahama also emerging victorious, the party’s majority status in parliament will help the course of the government.

Stay tuned for more.

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Barely 24 hours from now, a lot of the parliamentary candidates vying to represent their constituents in parliament will know their fate.

With the general elections ongoing; presidential and parliamentary concurrently, the fate of who gets to parliament is just few hours after close of voting at 5:00PM.

Two hundred and seventy-six (276) seats from the previous 275 following the creation of the Guan Constituency are up for grabs and candidates from the two leading political parties; the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are usually with high hopes of winning as the two parties have so far dominated the fourth republic both in the legislature and the presidency.

Aside the individual desire by the candidates to get to parliament, the political parties are also keen on having the majority seat in order to control the legislature.

The states are high and events leading to today’s election attest to the fact that none of the parties is ready to leave anything to chance.

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Counting is under way at the various polling stations across the country following closure of votes at 5:00PM today.

The elections has witnessed mix reactions with some constituencies largely peaceful while others registered pockets of violent clashes.

A common phenomenon has been the issue of some people trying to introduce foreign ballot papers/booklets at polling stations, already thumb printed ballot papers among others.

The vigilance of Ghanaians in this election has been at all-time high as they have been the ones intercepting most of the thumb printed ballot papers.

The police clothed with the responsibility of internal security also did wonderfully well so far having averted quite a number of the clashes that ensued.

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Constituents in Dome/Kwabenya turned up in their numbers to vote on Saturday, December 7, 2024, Presidential and Parliamentary elections.

As early as 5:00am there were queues with people scrabbling over each for numbers to secure their place for early voting.

Exactly 7:00am most of the polling stations visited by Ghanamps.com witnessed most of the people voting whiles others have some hitches in the Dome/Kwabenya when the verification machine took some time in starting which resulted in some agitation among the voters.

Police officers were seen on motorbikes moving round the constituency to ensure there is peace and nothing untoward happened.

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Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, MP for Ablekuma West, has commissioned the renovated Dansoman Special School as a significant milestone in improving education for children with special needs in the constituency.

The new facilities include three classrooms, a staff common room, a principal’s office, and toilet and urinal facilities.

These upgrades address the previous challenges where children were cramped into a single room without adequate amenities.

Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful said she was committed to addressing the difficulties that confront these children.

She expressed her joy in creating a more comfortable and conducive learning environment, including special ramps for children with mobility challenges.
She reaffirmed her belief in inclusive education, emphasizing that children with special needs deserve quality education in dignified conditions.

Mr. Christian Julius Aforlah, Municipal Director of Education, Ablekuma West, lauded the MP’s efforts in enhancing education within the constituency.

Madam Charity Lariba Daboya, the School’s Principal, noted that the school serves 50 students but faced challenges, particularly with some parents’ lack of support for their children’s education.

She appealed to corporate entities, philanthropists, and individuals to contribute toward sustaining the school’s operations and the welfare of the children.

This renovation exemplifies the importance of prioritising inclusive infrastructure and fostering a society that supports individuals with diverse needs.

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The Rt. Hon Speaker Alban Kingsford Suman Bagbin has given indications that pursuant to Order 58 of the Standing Orders of Ghana’s Parliament the House would reconvene on Monday, December 16, 2024.

The Seventh Meeting of the fourth Session of the eighth parliament of the fourth Republic shall commence on Monday, December 16, 2024, the statement said.

Ghanamps.com visited the House and can report that renovation to reconfigure the chamber due to breakages in the wiring system and the need to expand the chamber to prepare for 276 members in the ninth Parliament is progressing at a slower pace.

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