We will not be pressured — Electoral Commission rejects NPP ultimatim over Ablekuma North results

The Electoral Commission (EC) has reaffirmed its constitutional independence, stating that it will not be pressured into declaring the results of the Ablekuma North parliamentary election outside due process.

This comes amid growing agitation from supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), who have demanded the immediate release of the constituency’s results.

Speaking in an interview with GHOne TV, Fred Tetteh, Deputy Director of Research at the EC, insisted that the Commission operates independently under Article 46 of the 1992 Constitution and will not bow to ultimatums from political groups.

“The Commission’s independence is assured in the Constitution, and therefore, giving ultimatum will not amount to anything. The Commission, in its own time, will come out and have the three polling stations added up and a declaration made,” he said.

The delay in results, according to the EC, stems from discrepancies in figures from three polling stations, with political party agents raising concerns over inconsistencies between initial tallies and the official pink sheets. Allegations of missing electoral materials have also necessitated further verification before final collation.

Despite the mounting pressure, the EC maintains that it remains committed to transparency and accuracy and will declare the results only after all necessary verifications are completed.